Crucible in Cyberspace
Thu, 30 Mar 2000, 05:02 pmGrant Malcolm1 post in thread
Crucible in Cyberspace
Thu, 30 Mar 2000, 05:02 pmOFFTOPIC:
Okay, it's off-topic. But if anyone is planning a production of The Crucible this is very topical.
Arthur Miller's historical play The Crucible has rocked generations of theatre-goers with its rivetting portrayal of justice gone horribly wrong. Aside from being a thrilling yarn and moving account of the strength of the human spirit, Miller's play drew strong parallels with McCarthy-ism in the U.S. in the 1950's.
Maybe i'm just paranoid, but W.A.V.E. in America reads eerily like a page from history or George Orwell's 1984.
History never repeats...?
Slashdot article:
"W.A.V.E., a profit-making program ramping up in the southern U.S. and soon to go national, will use Web sites, toll-free numbers, T-shirts and cash to encourage students to anonymously turn in classmates they consider depressed, dangerous or potentially violent."
"This is the worst kind of political exploitation of kids. It takes schools off the hook and turns the complex process of school administration over to adolescents. Kids will ultimately have to live in fear that the deskmate they jostled with will turn them in for money, or that bragging about exploits on Doom will get them turned into W.A.V.E. as "unbalanced.""
Spying 101:
"Despite the popularity of Hunt's efforts using W.A.V.E. America, there are critics who say it is uncomfortably reminiscent of the Hitler Youth program of World War II. "
Wave website:
"WAVE America wants to hand you the microphone. We believe you have a story to tell that can help promote peace in your school or community."
"Do you know someone who saw a challenge, and didnÂ’t just set back waiting for someone else to take care of it? Tell us about how he or she is taking personal responsibility, and is making a difference."
Cheers
Grant
Okay, it's off-topic. But if anyone is planning a production of The Crucible this is very topical.
Arthur Miller's historical play The Crucible has rocked generations of theatre-goers with its rivetting portrayal of justice gone horribly wrong. Aside from being a thrilling yarn and moving account of the strength of the human spirit, Miller's play drew strong parallels with McCarthy-ism in the U.S. in the 1950's.
Maybe i'm just paranoid, but W.A.V.E. in America reads eerily like a page from history or George Orwell's 1984.
History never repeats...?
Slashdot article:
"W.A.V.E., a profit-making program ramping up in the southern U.S. and soon to go national, will use Web sites, toll-free numbers, T-shirts and cash to encourage students to anonymously turn in classmates they consider depressed, dangerous or potentially violent."
"This is the worst kind of political exploitation of kids. It takes schools off the hook and turns the complex process of school administration over to adolescents. Kids will ultimately have to live in fear that the deskmate they jostled with will turn them in for money, or that bragging about exploits on Doom will get them turned into W.A.V.E. as "unbalanced.""
Spying 101:
"Despite the popularity of Hunt's efforts using W.A.V.E. America, there are critics who say it is uncomfortably reminiscent of the Hitler Youth program of World War II. "
Wave website:
"WAVE America wants to hand you the microphone. We believe you have a story to tell that can help promote peace in your school or community."
"Do you know someone who saw a challenge, and didnÂ’t just set back waiting for someone else to take care of it? Tell us about how he or she is taking personal responsibility, and is making a difference."
Cheers
Grant
Grant MalcolmThu, 30 Mar 2000, 05:02 pm
OFFTOPIC:
Okay, it's off-topic. But if anyone is planning a production of The Crucible this is very topical.
Arthur Miller's historical play The Crucible has rocked generations of theatre-goers with its rivetting portrayal of justice gone horribly wrong. Aside from being a thrilling yarn and moving account of the strength of the human spirit, Miller's play drew strong parallels with McCarthy-ism in the U.S. in the 1950's.
Maybe i'm just paranoid, but W.A.V.E. in America reads eerily like a page from history or George Orwell's 1984.
History never repeats...?
Slashdot article:
"W.A.V.E., a profit-making program ramping up in the southern U.S. and soon to go national, will use Web sites, toll-free numbers, T-shirts and cash to encourage students to anonymously turn in classmates they consider depressed, dangerous or potentially violent."
"This is the worst kind of political exploitation of kids. It takes schools off the hook and turns the complex process of school administration over to adolescents. Kids will ultimately have to live in fear that the deskmate they jostled with will turn them in for money, or that bragging about exploits on Doom will get them turned into W.A.V.E. as "unbalanced.""
Spying 101:
"Despite the popularity of Hunt's efforts using W.A.V.E. America, there are critics who say it is uncomfortably reminiscent of the Hitler Youth program of World War II. "
Wave website:
"WAVE America wants to hand you the microphone. We believe you have a story to tell that can help promote peace in your school or community."
"Do you know someone who saw a challenge, and didnÂ’t just set back waiting for someone else to take care of it? Tell us about how he or she is taking personal responsibility, and is making a difference."
Cheers
Grant
Okay, it's off-topic. But if anyone is planning a production of The Crucible this is very topical.
Arthur Miller's historical play The Crucible has rocked generations of theatre-goers with its rivetting portrayal of justice gone horribly wrong. Aside from being a thrilling yarn and moving account of the strength of the human spirit, Miller's play drew strong parallels with McCarthy-ism in the U.S. in the 1950's.
Maybe i'm just paranoid, but W.A.V.E. in America reads eerily like a page from history or George Orwell's 1984.
History never repeats...?
Slashdot article:
"W.A.V.E., a profit-making program ramping up in the southern U.S. and soon to go national, will use Web sites, toll-free numbers, T-shirts and cash to encourage students to anonymously turn in classmates they consider depressed, dangerous or potentially violent."
"This is the worst kind of political exploitation of kids. It takes schools off the hook and turns the complex process of school administration over to adolescents. Kids will ultimately have to live in fear that the deskmate they jostled with will turn them in for money, or that bragging about exploits on Doom will get them turned into W.A.V.E. as "unbalanced.""
Spying 101:
"Despite the popularity of Hunt's efforts using W.A.V.E. America, there are critics who say it is uncomfortably reminiscent of the Hitler Youth program of World War II. "
Wave website:
"WAVE America wants to hand you the microphone. We believe you have a story to tell that can help promote peace in your school or community."
"Do you know someone who saw a challenge, and didnÂ’t just set back waiting for someone else to take care of it? Tell us about how he or she is taking personal responsibility, and is making a difference."
Cheers
Grant