Dear Government: I Think I Had An Original Thought. What Do I Do?
A panicked citizen writes to our advice column after experiencing what they believe was an independent thought. Our government advisor provides calming, authoritative guidance.
Your questions answered. Your problems created.
A panicked citizen writes to our advice column after experiencing what they believe was an independent thought. Our government advisor provides calming, authoritative guidance.
A concerned citizen reports suspicious agricultural activity in the suburbs. Our advisor explains the dangers of unlicensed tomato cultivation and the proper channels for reporting rogue gardeners.
A horrified citizen confesses to accidentally reading the Constitution and is now experiencing alarming symptoms including 'believing in individual rights' and 'questioning authority.'
An aspiring entrepreneur asks whether starting a business is still permitted and is walked through the 847 forms, 23 permits, and 12 government-mandated partners required to sell homemade cookies.
A parent seeks advice on how to explain taxation to a curious 6-year-old without triggering an audit, losing custody, or accidentally teaching the child about 'keeping your own money.'
A citizen reports the alarming sensation of feeling temporarily free and worries it might mean the government isn't paying enough attention to them.
A sheltered citizen encounters the concept of a 'free market' for the first time and is deeply disturbed by the idea that prices could be set by something other than a committee.
A troubled citizen describes a recurring dream in which they receive their full salary without any deductions, and wonders if this constitutes a thought crime.