Orwell was Right and Wrong
There is a proper role for police
In a free society. We see:
Barricades, metal detectors,
Police, military soldiers,
(At times, dogs!) ID badges required
For every move,
Vehicles checked at airports
And throughout.
(For more on George Orwell
And 1984, see article Orwell Was Right and Wrong.)
But worse yet, surveillance are everywhere
To ensure our safety.
Activity near the Brooklyn Bridge
Is, for instance,
Destroying that national landmark.
These days, in the age of automated cars,
It may be your vehicle that is spying on you.
Hong Kong's dog murderer is on the loose.
Published by Richelle Hawks
I live with boys in a big, old house on a pretty steep hill near the Mohawk River in upstate New York. I sell used and rare books, write for UFO Digest, Women of Esoterica, and have a weekly column at Binna... View profile
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3 Comments
Post a CommentInteresting...
well, spam captured it at least, but thanks!
You captured the essence of Big Brother completely. Great work!