I have concluded from the tone and content of Andrew Taban’s columns, that he, much like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, exercises charisma and a compelling charm, thus inspiring devotion in others.
The “Pied Piper” from German folklore employed similar tactics.
In short, he is “dangerously” intelligent. Be careful, “children,” lest you fall under the magical spell and be led to ruin.
If you’re reading this letter, Andrew, I think you know what I’m talking about.
Either way, what you preach in your columns should be ignored by those who have the wits to do so.
To the rest, I abandon them to their fates, as in the Biblical story of the “Blind Guides” (Matthew 15:13-14).
I just love folk tales. In our next session we’ll examine the nature of political leadership with “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”
How many ways can I say this? Don’t listen to anything anyone tells you. Figure things out for yourselves.
Arthur Saginian
Santa Clarita
