Harrison Bergeron - Equality is Ludicrous

Equality is Ludicrous
<Tab/>In the story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. civilization is manipulated. The way in which they go about keeping people equal is wrong. Equality is implemented in society by controlling peoples physical ability, appearance and thought process.
<Tab/>Forcing members of society to wear mental and physical handicaps shows one attempt at achieving equality. "The year was 2081, and everyone was finally equal." The reason for this is the 211th, 212th and the 213th Amendments to the constitution and the vigilante's of the United…