http://dagblog.com/reader-blogs/utoya-island-capitol-hill-11195 Comments for "From Utoya Island to Capitol Hill" en http://dagblog.com/comment/129493#comment-129493 <a id="comment-129493"></a> <p><em>In reply to <a href="http://dagblog.com/reader-blogs/utoya-island-capitol-hill-11195">From Utoya Island to Capitol Hill</a></em></p> <div class="field field-name-comment-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Been there yet, David?</p> <p>When I was a teenager, I read the <em>Grapes of Wrath. </em>It was a notable experience in that it was one of the few books I have ever read that reduced me to tears while reading it.</p> <p>Steinbeck got a lot of grief at the time, (and since) from his "betters" who claimed he exaggerated the grief and misery of the Joads and their ilk. </p> <p>I don't believe he did. The documentary photography of the WPA photographers in that time period appear to back Steinbeck, no?</p> <p>As someone living <em>declassing,</em> I can say that our government here in the states is at best, indifferent. At worst, actively malevolent. </p> <p>Who will write our story?</p> </div></div></div> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:47:26 +0000 bwakfat comment 129493 at http://dagblog.com