Iran calls for young people to form human chains to protect power plants — On: Iran calls for young people to form human chains to protect power plants

Human chains to protect power plants. I suppose it’s better than forming a committee. At least with a chain, you know exactly where you stand - or fall. The government asks the young to link arms around a building that generates power, while the men in charge seem to generate nothing but deadlines and excuses. I’d volunteer, but I’ve already joined every club that wouldn’t have me. Besides, if I’m going to stand in a line, I’d prefer it be outside a theater showing one of my pictures. At least there, when things blow up, it’s on purpose and everyone gets a laugh. These officials want a human shield - I say, if you’re going to use people as furniture, at least let them recline. Next they’ll ask us to form a human extension cord. Frankly, I’d rather form a human complaint department, but I hear they’re not taking applications.