Close Encounters

VIII

 

Paul F Walsh

 

Ignorance was walking down the street when he met Knowledge.

‘I am very strong,’ Ignorance said. ‘We are the majority.’

‘I know that you think that,’ Knowledge said, ‘but when you multiply ignorance you get divisive weakness rather than unifying strength.’

‘Says who,’ Ignorance demanded.

‘Knowledge,’ Knowledge responded.

‘I’m avoiding you in future, mate!’ Ignorance declared. ‘Listening to you is like being mugged.’

‘So, you don’t like the sound of my VOICE?’ Knowledge challenged.

‘I’m voting NO to shut you up!’ Ignorance blared through his megaphone.

‘And I’m voting YES to give Knowledge a VOICE!’ Knowledge quietly replied.

 

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