Here's a really terrific essay by Matt Welch on Vaclav Havel, Prague, Orwell, and much else.
If you don't know the story of Havel, the Plastic People of the Universe, Charta 77, and its crucial role in freeing eastern Europe from a living totalitarian nightmare you owe it to yourself to take some time to read it. (It's uncharacteristically long for a Reason on-line article.) Even if you're familiar with the story, you won't find it summed up anywhere with greater clarity and passion. A moving essay on a moving subject.
If this normal-looking character could shake off the hangover long enough to give an eloquent finger to The Man, well, what were you doing with your time?
Great piece. One of Welch's best.
Posted by Dr. Frank at April 24, 2003 07:45 AM | TrackBack