"in fact, my position is close to that of the neocons. I think I may have to do a revision. <g> "
It should. One thing the neocons have right is that modern, industrialized societies cannot tolerate terrorism. Science fiction, especially the so-called "new wave"(i.e. post-1960's) explored this in great detail. Two works I can recommend, "The Sheep Look Up" by John Brunner and "The Wind From A Burning Woman" by Greg Bear. If nothing else, the latter, which has Ralph Nader as a semi-deity, "The One Good Man", should be amusing. I've wondered for a long time whether Ralph has ever read any of the stories and what he thinks about them, but...
Note: as I have stated before, terrorism might be necessary to get your message out. But when you threaten those whose only crime is ignorance, however willful it may be, then you dilute your message. In that respect, I find the Geshels in "The Wind From A Burning Woman" to be very sympathetic. But I find the Naderite hero of the novella to be more heroic. Read it. It is extremely powerful. And very, very topical. Despite being published more than 20 years ago. |
