From "The Musings of a Cat"

"Now, the vacuum is evil, but the humans do not see it. Practical as they are, they care only for results and will overlook imperfections . It is so crass and common of them, yet, it charms me all the same. It often allows them success in spite of themselves, success where others fail. I am almost proud of them.
To the issue at hand, though. Ah, that phrase! I have heard it too often, and now I use it! I suppose these things happen when one lives with humans.
As I was saying: the vacuum promises cleanliness, which we all agree is a great virtue. I have spoken with a few others, but none seem able to articulate exactly why they fear that monstrous aberration. I think I've finally caught it, though. The vacuum does deliver on its promise - it does clean. The noise is terrible, I admit, but reasonable beings do not fear loud noises if they signal no harm. The problem, as I shall reduce it, is thus: it provides cleanliness by taking away, rather than by imposing order. If I were to do the same, I would remove my fur rather than neatly grooming it. This is the worst, most careless way to solve problems - by destroying them."

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