The First Admonition of Judith to the Listizens
The First Church of Larry
The First Admonition of Judith to the Listizens
JUDITH ADM 1:1
I just want to say that the days I spent at Burning Man have really changed
my life. It's hard to put into words the experience of Burning Man. It transcends mere description. I am so thankful
that we have a visionary such as Larry Harvey guiding us into the next century, teaching us about the values of
community, self-reliance and ritual which are so lacking in our modern world. It is truly inspiring to see what
one man, through shear clarity of vision, has been able to achieve - how he has been able to mold us into a new
kind of community, unlike anything else in history.
JUDITH ADM 1:2
So why is it that so many people are taking it upon themselves to question that vision? I am really surprised that
there have been so many complaints about the presence of the media at Burning Man. The media are at Burning Man
because Larry wants them there, and has worked very diligently to publicize our community, sending out press releases,
giving journalists free admission, and holding catered press receptions at the event itself. This isn't because
he himself wants to become famous, or because he believes that he will make a lot of money if Burning Man begins
to attract a large audience (as we all know, Burning Man never makes any money). Rather, it is because he wants
to share his vision, a vision which has created, sustained and nurtured our community, with the world at large.
JUDITH ADM 1:3
It really is not for us to question his vision and his motivations. Any community, even an anarchic community of
free thinkers and free spirits such as our own, needs a leader under whose guidance it can flourish. Larry has
not only guided our community, but has created it, showing us what we are truly capable of and refashioning us
according to his visionary plan.
JUDITH ADM 1:4
So please, at next year's Burning Man, let us receive the media with open arms and welcome them into our community.
It is the very least that we could do to thank Larry Harvey for all he has done for us.
-Judith
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