Let the Clowns out!

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 By: Stew Richland

I am a fan of mysteries.  Based on what just happened in Century Village, I doubt that even the great one,  Sherlock Holmes,  could unravel the logic on why Howie Silver was fired from his post at the UCO reporter.  Perhaps his photographs were out of focus? 

Howie just wanted some explanations on issues that troubled him.   Howie was a “gadfly!”  He asked  uncomfortable questions,  which were out of sync with the views of the administration.

In this case there was no hesitation toward retaliation. Howie was out.  

This is not the first time that the regime has used this tactic to eliminate those who disagree with their vision of NEWSSPEAK.

Does disagreement lead to hatred?  In this instance it clearly does.  Howie Silver was being punished for not accepting the party line. 

In the real world, a world in which “Good Form” is the accepted standard, we respect those whom we ardently disagree with. We don’t agree to disagree by diminishing what the other person feels as their truth. It is through dialogue and listening that we can move forward.  Honest interaction, especially on topics that we have diametrically opposite positions should be aired for  all to hear.

All individuals have to be respectful  and tolerant of all view points. To paraphrase Napoleon Bonaparte, “The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know.” 

 So the Clowns took the cowardly route and fired  Howie Silver.  All his years of service to UCO and to the Village was reduced to two words, “Your Fired!”   This is one of the most repugnant acts that this administration has committed.

Yes, we have brought in the ”Clowns” to run Century Village.  When Sondheim was asked to clarify the phrase Clowns and not use the term “Fools.”   He explained: “A synonym for fools is clowns, but "Send in the Fools" doesn't have the same ring to it.”   Unfortunately here in Century Village it does have the same ring.