...I'm here.....I've always enjoyed anything of Kurt's that I've stumbled across......he is one of those rare writers who's quirkiness appeals to me, and this bit is no different....it really draws from his early years as a journalist and favors the dystopian feel of Animal Farm to me.....except here, the humans are the "sheeple"....yes, it's a funny piece-but in that, it defines dark humor.....what a completely bleak look at a possible future......intelligence, beauty, laughter etc., are all frowned upon by the minions of the United States Handicapper General. and equality is oppressively enforced rather than individually treasured.....I take the moral as the old saw...."be careful what you wish for"......good choice Joe!.......