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Johnny Boy.
January 25, 2005
Before my excellent trip to New York, I burned the audio version of Jon Stewart's America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction onto CD so that my travelling companion, Alexandra, and I could enjoy a little comedy on the bus trip down. A small clip:
To understand the need for a legislative branch in a democracy, we must first acknowledge two central truths. One: society needs laws. While anarchy can often turn a hum-drum weekend into something unforgettable, eventually the mob must be kept from stealing the conch and killing Piggy. And while it would be nice if that something was simple human decency, anybody who has witnessed the 50% wedding dress sale at Filene's Basement knows we need a back-up plan, preferably in writing...
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