Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. First Amendment to U.S. Constitution Given the impunity with whichContinue reading “Hold these truths”
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Take back your life
(With apologies to the Galaxy Being and Freddie.) We live in a time of seemingly unprecedented privacy invasion, government overreach, and Orwellian illogic. I’ve spent most of the last two weeks cleansing my palate by writing a dystopian story about the re-education camps that may seem an inevitable product of our present condition. We nowContinue reading “Take back your life”
Postscript
So the previous 10 days emerged from some thoughts I had while reading the late L. Neil Smith’s wonderful collection of writings on liberty, Lever Action. I imagined a series of letters from a re-education gulag after the eventual triumph of the folks who want to “transform” our way of life. (I’m not thrilled aboutContinue reading “Postscript”
Letters From After, Day 10
Dear Bunky, I bet you never expected to see this handwriting ever again, huh? Well, I don’t know what BS they told you, but here’s the real deal. I’m out. They’re not as smart as they think they are. A couple of the guys figured out how to get past the security system. I can’tContinue reading “Letters From After, Day 10”
Letters from After, Day 9
Dear Mr. Buncio: Thank you for your service as designated recipient of mail from People’s Prisoner LPX-1139. Acting as a sounding board is a sometimes difficult but often therapeutic role for our mentally ill clients. I regret to inform you that your service is complete, as your friend is deceased. He developed symptoms two daysContinue reading “Letters from After, Day 9”
Letters From After, Day 8
[Day 1] [Day 2] [Day 3] [Day 4] [Day 5] [Day 6] [Day 7] Dear Bunky, I don’t think the people here have any sense of humor. I wrote an apology letter to the sergeant in charge of these barracks, but I included a little message in disguise for him and holy moley was heContinue reading “Letters From After, Day 8”
Letters From After, Day 7
[Day 1] [Day 2] [Day 3] [Day 4] [Day 5] [Day 6] Dear Sergeant, For the record, this is the apology letter you demanded after you read my last letter to my friend Bunky. I guess I understand why you were unhappy and wouldn’t let me write him today. Until now, I have to admit,Continue reading “Letters From After, Day 7”
