George Orwell had the right idea, but the wrong nationality. Everything that went wrong, in Orwell's futuristic tale, was attributed to Emmanuel Goldstein.
The White House has just blamed Osama Bin Laden for "insurgent" actions against U.S. troops. Isn't he dead? Deas or alive, he's the perfect scapegoat.
We know why Orwell chose the name Goldstein. In Orwell's world, the association made sense. It no longer does.
Will there ever be a day when Muslim parents can feel comfortable naming their sons Osama?
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