So lets say that we have
proof that eating broccoli could kill you and that by sharing it with other
people you expose your friends and neighbors to multiple debilitating diseases
many of which could likewise lead to their imminent death.
Then let's say that we
have study after study showing that the off spring of those who eat broccoli
are disadvantaged in numerous ways socially, emotionally, economically, and
physically.
Let's say we discover
that if people would just stop eating broccoli we could save trillions of
dollars in medical costs and social services worldwide.
Then let's say that some
of our brightest stars in Washington DC - the enlightened elites among us -
come up with a brilliant idea: Rather than telling people to stop eating
broccoli let's celebrate it. Let's make heroes of those who promote it. Let's tell the world that eating broccoli is
not a personal choice but a human right. Let's start educating our children
about the "joy" of eating broccoli. Let's even start teaching our kids on how
to eat it "safely."
Then let's say that when
someone speaks up and says, "Wait - If everyone would just abstain from
broccoli there would be zero risk of BTDs (broccoli transmitted diseases). If
we really love people shouldn't we just tell them not to eat this stuff?"-- Let's
say that when someone says this -- our politicians, pastors and pedagogues tell
us that such dissent is buffoonery! It's hate-speech! It's intolerant and can't
be tolerated!!
Then let's say I told you
that you're not reading Orwell's 1984
or Huxley's Brave New World. You
can't just set the book down. You can't just wake up from the nightmare because
it's not a dream - It's real.
What would you say?