Abused By Illusions

The trouble with our society is that so much information is considered taboo. Taboo subjects are rarely if ever spoken of once they are labeled as such. So we spend our entire lives not talking about these matters of real importance. By virtue of this an artificial void of terms dealing with fundamental problems within society is created. Thus, those of us that for some reason are awakened to the evil that lurks in this silent void must first create adequate terms to describe what has for so long not been talked about. Once we have developed clear terms to describe these troubling elements we must then convey them to enough other people so that dialogue can begin.

I am convinced that this situation is not accidental or coincidental in anyway. It is done on purpose by groups within society who seek to maintain their largely bilateral status as wielders of political power. What must we do to overcome this shackling of thought? The first thing that we must do is begin to all think about why certain topics are taboo. Then we must question the status of these things as taboo and move to open dialogue among ourselves on these matters. Only when all ideas are open to public debate will we ever have intellectual freedom in our country and the world.

© C.I. Abramson, 2004

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