Is the message still right?

Rating: 8/10 (24 October 2005)

Back in the late 30's (early 40's) when this movie first came out, the message ("Don't look further than your own back yard") seemed to fit in with what was going on in the world at the time (The Great Depression, World War II, etc.)
But in today's world and society, is the message still useful? Is it just me or does it seem to not fit in anymore with all the possibilities that young adults have today? We live in a society where dreams aren't impossible, so, is it a bit condescending if someone (like me who is only 18) watched this movie and heard the message to not reach for their goals and to not try and do something great with their life?
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE The Wizard of Oz, and I think it has great characters and let's kids run wild with their imaginations, I just don't think that I agree with the message at the end of the story anymore.
Agree or disagree, it's just how I feel.