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To vote means to choose.
The machine picks and eats, but...
We swallow it whole.
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Comments (12)
Choice and responsibility go hand in hand. Unfortunately, we are governed by ''whatever may arise or whatever it rains, let it pour.''
Eloquent and charged, love it
Great work Kendall, loved the cleverness of the Haiku!!
When did anyone ever think that govt protected consumers. They leech off of consumers and line their pockets with shite. Very forthcoming words K.
What a poignant piece, including the title!
Whoaaaa, this was so deep! Loved it!
quote is bang on
Excellent work you done
Exactly you are correct. It is a thing not to happen but happens.
That can be interpreted in so many different ways, Kendall, and applies to many different areas of life. Congratulations on composing an all-encompassing haiku!
Good job Kendall. I do not agree with many of Milton Friedman's views and ideas. But the one quote you choose does bare weight especially when we look back to certain eras such as Reagonomics.
This haiku gives a succinct view of the election process. You have delivered an excellent poetic touch surrounding a political topic. “We swallow it whole” resonates with the sense that we must accept whoever is elected, if done with justice. The Milton Friedman quote just drives it all home. -S.S.