The unexpected Ted Stevens reference at the end really made me grin. I find Stevens so hilarious and horrifying at the same time. I was surprised to find it in

The unexpected Ted Stevens reference at the end really made me grin. I find Stevens so hilarious and horrifying at the same time. I was surprised to find it in a PG essay, but on reflection it seems really appropriate in context. Though it did distract me enough that I had to read the last section twice.