[Publius6961]

The play's premise is that what we call human values are actually luxuries qualities that only emerge and exist under the best and calmest of conditions. It was a spooky production and great theater, but I did not see how it could possibly relate to America in the late Seventies.

This statement can rightfully claim hours, perhaps days of introspection and discussion, if not outright debate.
Unless curling up in a ball and waiting for death to come is your idea of resisting mindless chaos, is is truly frightening to realize what we might (and probably would) do to protect and defend our loved ones.

The environment, the ADA Act, Endangered Species, Air pollution, the Ozone Hole are all artifacts and luxuries possible ony if we are not aware that civilization is a very thin veneer, and it is mostly worn away.

Things since the late 70s-early 80s have definitely not improved.

[SLB]

Interesting read.