Shelby?

"Yes?"

Come to the light.

"What kind of nonsense is this?"

I want to show you something.

"Why don't you bring it ova here?"

Umm, I suppose I could do that...poof... Behold, it is Gettysburg.

"My oh my I can see everythin and everyone everywhere in the battle!"

Look closer, you can even read their thoughts.

"Its a sight more painful than what I read."

OK Shelby, I'd like to show you Gettysburg 2005, what do you see?

"Its a Park Ranger tellin people about the battle of Gettysburg."

What is he saying?

"A park ranger is kinda haranguing a crowd of visitors about the Gettysburg Address, and he sounds like a preacher with a George W. Bush twang: the men who died at Gettysburg, says the ranger, were all fighting for 'freedom and democracy,' so the United States could spread those ideals around the world."

Is that history as you know it?

"Hell no, but I ain't surprised neither. Thats the nature of government owned history."

Well don't let me hold you up, you belong to the ages now.

"Well thanks, in a way I never felt better about my life's work now that I got a chance to see what its up against. Say what's your name?

Clarence.

"You take care cheer?"

I will, and we'll take care of your books too!

"G'bye"


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