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Game, by Don Tassone

18/7/2025

 
Arresting immigrants is one thing. But getting locked up for speaking out against the regime? I guess once you start violating rights, it’s hard to stop.

At any rate, here I am — locked up. I wonder when I’ll see my family again. Nobody here will tell me anything.

I’d come to think of voting as a game. Who I voted for no longer really mattered. I didn’t think one person could make much difference.

How fast things changed. Even then, though, I didn’t think anything would happen to me. I mean, everybody knows that’s not how the game is played.

Peppermint
18/7/2025 12:16:50 pm

The question this story brings to mind is, who’s next in Game of politics? Yes, it could be me Really? Yes. Really. Lawlessness is contagious.
Keep us thinking Don.

Kathy K.
18/7/2025 02:01:43 pm

How many Ann Franks must there be before we know a pogrom when we see one?

Peggy Gerber
18/7/2025 02:23:50 pm

I feel like our stories this week are cousins. We have to make sure your story remains fiction.

Jim Bartlett link
18/7/2025 03:29:03 pm

The regime and its tactics are bad, but I'm more so bothered by the large contingent that still support it wholeheartedly.
Well done, Don
Jim

Pamela Kennedy
18/7/2025 11:45:26 pm

Sad times when one must choose between the lesser of two evils...

Don Tassone link
19/7/2025 01:02:47 pm

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments.

Sue Clayton
20/7/2025 03:18:05 am

Agree with all the other comments.

Don Tassone link
20/7/2025 05:15:44 am

Thanks, Sue.

Tom Baldwin
20/7/2025 06:03:40 am

A chilling warning, Don.

Don Tassone link
20/7/2025 08:58:51 am

A cautionary tale. Thanks, Tom.

Libby Belle link
21/7/2025 02:53:21 pm

I think the word that is forgotten is "criminal." And the process of determining such has evaporated. I, too, Jim, worry about those who support this game. It does feel like fiction or a bad dream, and you write it well, Don.

Don Tassone link
21/7/2025 02:57:24 pm

Thank you, Libby.

Christa Loughrey
22/7/2025 08:42:57 am

Keep writing - while we can. One does wonder what will be next. Thought provoking as ever, Don.

Don Tassone link
22/7/2025 09:06:04 am

Thank you, Christa.


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