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The Notion of Privacy: Spenserian sonnet

A private notion turns to public act when it is witnessed by someone outside your circle; once unloosed, it won’t come back. These days, it quickly wends its way world-wide. Your signal will of course be amplified; within a moment’s … Continue reading

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On South Park

First, it’s a situation comedy. A situation comedy that deliberately offends some in order to humor others. That’s not really so unusual. It’s not really “teaching us to be tolerant,” however. The majority of comedy has always been (since Euripides, … Continue reading

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Obscenity and Free Speech

Is it real obscenity, or just a lack of taste? To legislate morality seems such a useless waste. For standards vary by observer, and from day to day; Leaving little black or white, but only shades of gray. Let Washington … Continue reading

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