"And indeed, the burden of Cassandra's "gift" is evident in mythology. She predicted the outcome of many disastrous events. In one memorable example, Cassandra announced the dire consequences of the Trojans accepting the infamous Wooden Horse from their Greek opponents. But as Apollo made certain, no one believed Cassandra when she warned her companions about the future. And this, in the end, was to be Cassandra's tragic fate."
From the Robert Mapplethorpe/NEA controversy: "Come up here and see what your tax dollars are paying for. But no ladies, please! Only men can come up and see this. This will turn your stomach."
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