To deny the opportunity to listen, to read, is a crime.
This American sentence is my response to Meet the Bar with Aphorisms,
the prompt from Björn at dVerse ~ Poets Pub.
I recently visited the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis. One of the exhibits was in regard to Vonnegut’s dedication to the right of free speech and the fight to end censorship and the banning of books in schools and libraries. On one wall were boards with statements arguing for the right of free speech. Markers were provided with an invitation for visitors to leave their own comments in regard to this principle. In the photo below is the statement that I wrote, which I have revised for this prompt. (Click image for larger view in new tab.)
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I totally agree, Ken. It must be a fascinating museum.
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Thank you, Merril. It is fascinating. Every item in the exhibit had a QR Code that not only read the written content for each item, but often gave further detail, as well.
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I think that’s becoming popular in curating exhibits now.
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Very cool!
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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Kurt and Allen would love to see this post, and everyone ought to be in awe of its author. You’re a lucky and talented man, Ken.
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Thank you, Ron. I know that I’m lucky to share this space with so many talented writers.
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I grew up with a reading disorder and could not comprehend for years. Even now, it is a monumental struggle. I appreciate reading so much more now and the privilege of such an amazing gift.
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Thank you. It’s a privilege that should not be denied of anyone.
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I like interactive exhibits like this. I hope they save all the comments. (K)
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Assuming they are whiteboards that are periodically cleared, I think the best solution would be to take photos of the boards and have a digital slideshow — although I did not see any evidence of that.
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That’s too bad.
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A great statement, Ken!
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Thanks, Dwight.
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Your American sentence aphorism is so true, Ken, and a perfect response to a visit to the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library.
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Thank you, Kim. Banning books is a tradition that needs to end.
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Nice one
Much💛love
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Thank you, Gillena.
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Yes… and we must remember that free speech will mean also to listen to those who says things we don’t like
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It is free speech, after all. Thanks, Björn.
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Well said, Ken.
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Thank you.
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My pleasure.
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Perfect, Ken! I would love to see that museum.
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Thanks, Sara. It’s well worth the visit.
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