On the promotion of bigotry and the potency of humor.

True humor binds us together with unified laughter (a guttural experience) following the mention of common absurdities. Humor that does not betray requires insight, skill and confidence. I have, in recent years, noticed an increase in the number of people I meet that specifically defend against “happiness”, “unity”, “peace”, and other attributes of good humor. Unfortunately, I suspect that most of these folks are at a time of life when they are “teaching” their children the way the world is divided, or “works”. Any good example must follow the rules. I am baffled by the irony: many in this group preach *against* “the world”; yet, as I’ve mentioned, they conscientiously, and carefully, promote it! ??