"Harrison Bergeron" is a short story written by the well-known author, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

The story is satirical and dystopian science fiction, first published in October 1961. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, the story was republished in the author's Welcome to the Monkey House collection in 1968. While there is disagreement regarding the political message of this short story, it has often raised questions about social equality. Vonnegut's work takes place in the year 2081.

Because of Amendments 211, 212, and 213 to the Constitution, every American is fully equal, meaning that no one is stupider, uglier, weaker, or slower than anyone else. The Handicapper General and a team of agents ensure that the laws of equality are enforced.

Owwwwwww!  Sound good, doesn't it?!

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