This short story fell in the science fiction realm. The general idea behind the story is what society would be like if everyone was equal. In the story everyone isn't necessarily born equal, but instead is handicapped so that they are not more capable or prettier than the next person. The person who controls this is set on making sure that nobody has any advantage over anybody else. So if a person was smarter they would put a set of headphones on them that would make it hard for them to think. If a person was athletic they would weigh them down so they could not perform as well.
In the story a young man has been taken to jail. His parents are aware that he is in jail, but do not feel sad. When they see him get shot on TV they do not feel any emotions either and quickly forget what has happened. It is quite sad.
There is another event in the story that illustrates why this type of society would not be good. The mother and father are watching a performance and the dancers that are performing keep messing up. It does not seem to be enjoyable.
I don't think this type of society would be good at all. Besides the fact that it suppresses people's emotions and feelings, it also limits people thoughts. There would be no progression of society. No new technology. Part of what makes the world so good is that everyone is different.
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