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Synopsis

Kent is a high school teacher that has become frustrated with his role as an educator. Confronted with what he deems as wayward millennial's, and a politically incorrect society. Morals, discipline, respect, the conservative mindset has gone with the wind. His views of life have become skewed and Kent feels like something drastic has to be done. While sitting at a park Kent meets a complete stranger, Ralph. The two strike up a conversation and get into a deep debate about life. Kent begins to vent then discloses his intent to right the wrongs of his interpretation of society. As he gives Ralph insight into his views, Kent discloses his intent to do something drastic. Ralph applauds Kent as an educator but believes he is blowing things out of proportion. During their conversation Kent begins to expose an awakening, a dark side that he believes is an epiphany. Ralph is dismissive and believes Kent is just venting. Ralph tries to be the rational voice and begins to open up about his past indiscretions. Society is the paradox of good and bad but one has to overcome by maintaining a positive outlook. Kent, an African-American adopted by a Jewish family. Once believed in the American dream but now believes it has become diluted by government conspiracies and secret societies. Kent has latched on to these theories and has become consumed by them. Ralph, on the other hand, is far from a model citizen and has learned from his mistakes. Ralph believes people are inherently good even though one may not agree with another's position. Kent's newfound outlook is that the world is going to hell and all the misfits need to be done away with. Ralph takes the stance that we are all misfits some more so than others. Tolerance has to be exercised and the rage within ourselves has to be restrained. Ralph's positive words, a virtual pep talk fall on the death ears of Kent. He is not dissuaded at all, in fact, their conversation validates Kent's assertions. He talks about plots and plans, others who he views as not heroes, but martyrs. Individuals that have committed heinous acts in the name of their God or cause. Kent is ready to give his life in the name of a demented act, a mass killing. Still, Ralph doesn't take Kent seriously. People in the heat of anger say they want to kill but never commit the act. Ralph continues to try to be the rational positive-minded of the two. Kent begins to quote Bible verses to justify committing mass murder. From his perspective, everyone is the enemy and is bent on corrupting the world. Ralph tells Kent that he cannot play God. Kent responds to Ralph by letting him know the US government is playing God and in essence, is playing the Pied Piper. The world is following their lead straight to a one-world government. The whole world is perverse and needs to be completely destroyed. Ralph now believes that Kent is serious about committing mass murder, this is ILLS OF SOCIETY.