A summary of "harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut

"Harrison Bergeron," a short story by Kurt Vonnegut, details how the future could look for out country. With the 211th, 212th, and 213th amendments, handicaps were required for all citizens above the "normal" level of strength, intelligence, or other gifts. For many people, this can be viewed as an inappropriate tax on the able. For others, who do not receive these punishments, the handicaps may seem appropriate; to keep the playing field level, and make sure that no one cheats in the game of life.
In many cases, this could be seen as dictatorship over the American people. Although, fr…