When a hissing sound from space was amplified, the whole town became like zombies. "The whole town went nuts For no reason at all, all the cars pulled up to the curb like there was a hook and ladder going by. ... Another example of total disregard for life and property due to the mind shackling is found on (pg 182), "Susan and I arrived just in time to join the cheering as a big elm crashed down on our sedan. ... I feel Vonnegut is starkly against excessive force because of the tone of each peace of writing. ...

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