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- Chelsea Merz
- Username: chelseamerz
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Joined PRX: Sep 06, 2003
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- "The Lone Ranger of Looney Valley"
- Summary: No better place to see the widening gap between conservatives and liberals than in front of Harry Aleo's storefront window in San Francisco.
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Review of The Lone Ranger of Looney Valley
Chelsea Merz
Posted on October 19, 2004 at 12:46 PM
This is literally and figuratively a window onto the current political climate in the US. In a liberal landscape Harry Aleo's storefront window is a dash of diversity. Aleo's display of an illuminated Uncle Sam and promulgations of conservative values not only stimulate political discussions among neighbors and passersby but also leaves you contemplating what it means to be an American. Although this piece is largely composed of sound bites and vox pop it transcends its own convention by allowing Henry Aleo to talk at length about growing up in San Francisco as a child of immigrant parents. In hearing his story you come to understand and sympathize with his need to express himself. You are also left with a renewed appreciation of what a lot of Americans take for granted: freedom of speech. This should be braodcast ideally before November 2. In tone and mood this is perfect for ME /ATC. You can even play this after the election in the context of the First Amendment.