Eavesdropping on two voices debating the war on terror by Garth Hill

Fire or electric shock ______is arguably just as important as speaking. To reduce the risk of fire ______the need for good listening is obvious. ______A survey identified listening is not covered by your warranty. If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV ______some of this poor listening is inevitable. ______Some theorists have argued that effective listening may require authorization from the broadcaster. ______The link between listening and success revealed one blade of the power plug is wider than the other. If not installed in accordance with the instructions ______we engage in a battle of interruptions. ______Committed relationships shall be connected to the grounding system. This symbol is intended to alert the user: ______We misunderstand others and are misunderstood in return. This reminder is provided ______while our minds wander. Caution: ____We become bored. Unplug it. Unplug it. Unplug it. ____After all, it’s impossible for communication to occur. ___________________ "eavesdropping" is a found poem culled from my television operating manual and a community college communications textbook.

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