CURRENT AFFAIRSSilence gives consent, there is much truth in this saying. American historytells us that even unpopular rulings by the Supreme Court were overturnedas concerned citizens took to the streets in protest. This has its roots in theBoston Tea Party. We are seeing stirrings in todays tea party gatherings. AVoice in the Village Square gives insight as to why public vigilance is necessaryagainst political corruption. If allowed to continue through public apathy, it only grows bolder. As a voice in the village square, the writer intends to stem theincursion that tramples the common good.