This novel by George Orwell is quite interesting, especially if one is familiar with the inner workings of government. The idea of always being watched, and maybe even thoughts monitored, is a scary proposition. It is one that would not stand in the United States of America, thanks to our Constitution and three separate but equal branches of government. If one branch were to step in the wrong direction, it would most likely be checked by another branch. This is one reason the United States of America has been so successful. If interested in a stroll down the opposite path, read on...

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