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6.17.2007

KNOWLEDGE HAS BECOME A NARCOTIC

In June one Sunday was Embassy "Open House" for the larger Embassies like Greece, Ireland....

The sidewalks were crowded with gawkers. My march with huge signs was virtually "invisible" to the walkers or line-standers just inches from me. One lady, obviously quite "educated" did notice me as one might notice a bush, and commented to her companion:

"Oh yes, Darfur. Horrible. I'm reading a book on it." It was evident from her comment that this "reading a book on it" would be the end of her engagement with Darfur. She would be fulfilled in every way with this act (non-act).

It should, of course, be the reverse.

Knowledge should be responsibility,
the spur to action.

But some terrible perversion has happened.
Now, Knowledge is License,
Exoneration, Dispensation.
I Know, therefore I have Acted.

Now we waste away, strung out on
books, radio and TV "news,"
OPIATE of the people.

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