In other news, dissident Czech playwright turned politician, Václav Havel, has died. I feel bad for him that he had to die on the same day as Kim Jong Il. He deserved better than to be eclipsed by the little cult leader in the olive green track suit. But, people would rather talk about how […]
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All that comes to mind is, “I hope the people of Ypsilanti react this way when I die”
Posted in Civil Liberties, History, Mark's Life Also tagged 30 Rock, Andrew McLaughlin, another famous person has died, Czech Republic, freedom of speech, Kim Jong Il, North Korea, on facing death, Post-Totalitarianism, Power of the Powerless, SOPA, Stop Online Piracy Act, Velvet Revolution 23 Comments