Misinformation Campaign

We're not doing our job well enough, or so it seems based on the flood of e-mail messages from supporters who don't understand what's wrong with hole punches. Here are some excerpts:

"I know brads are evil, but I have a hard time believing there is anything wrong with using a hole punch now and then. I want to be a good world citizen, but I am going to have a hard time giving up my hole punches unless you can explain to me more plainly why I should."

"If hole punches are so dangerous, how come we didn't have any indication of the fact until early this year?"

"...perhaps because I had first-hand experience with the Brad Guys I found it easier to oppose them. The Parent Corporation and the Unholy Brotherhood of the Hole Punch just don't seem so sinister to me..."

I could go on, but suffice it to say that many of you are questioning whether the Parent Corporation is really the threat we say it is. All this proves, however, is that the Unholy Brotherhood of the Hole Punch is infinitely more effective in its deceptions than the Brad Guys ever were. The concerns expressed in the excerpts above are typical of the concerns we have seen so we will take some time now to address them.

"...how come we didn't have any indication of the fact until early this year?"

This statement is not true. The GNU Public Dictatorship has been fielding rumors about hole punches many years and we even posted about some apparent dangers of perforation last year. There have been other signs as well. If you search for "dreaded hole punche" on google you will soon find a number of sites dedicated to the dangers of hole punches (unless, of course, the Unholy Brotherhood has exerted their influence and removed the sites). The reason that we have been more vocal about them this year is that the collapse of the Company brought us a wealth of new information about them.

"The Parent Corporation and the Unholy Brotherhood of the Hole Punch just don't seem so sinister to me..."

That's what they want. The Company were amateurs compared to the Parent Corporation. Evil is hardly appealing if it advertizes itself as harmful and destructive. To truly do evil and do it well, evil must advertize itself as something good. The Unholy Brotherhood of the Hole Punch have been working tirelessly for years to make their ugly and hideous deeds seem normal and harmless. Do not be deceived.

"I want to be a good world citizen, but I am going to have a hard time giving up my hole punches unless you can explain to me more plainly why I should."

The most fundamental reason to quit using hole punches cold turkey is that the Parent Corporation doesn't want you to. We understand, however, that given the confusion surrounding them at this point that perhaps this reason isn't enough of a motivation. There are a number of lesser reasons, including:

1. For your health. hole-punch-related diseases kill more people every year, and despite advances in medical technology the death rate for those affected is also increasing consistently.
2. For your well-being. hole punches and hole punch accessories are expensive, and quitting can allow you to put your resources into something more worthwhile.
3. For your neighbors. While you may not believe that hole punches are patently evil, your neighbors probably do. Every time they see you use a hole punch they are less likely to approach you and offer help in times of need. They may even believe you to be a supporter of the Unholy Brotherhood.

We hope that this post has helped shore up the movement to rid ourselves of the scourge of hole punches. At the GNU Public Dictatorship we are nothing if not committed to a better society!