Something nabbed from RPG.net, about running games in The Matrix:

A Rant on Subversive Political Allegory

I've heard a lot of people analyze the Buddhist, Christian, and Epistemological metaphors woven into The Matrix, but am I the only one who sees the subversive political allegory? Humans are being controlled by a quasi-governmental "machine" whose agents are the archetypal men-in-black. They turn everyday citizens into their eyes and ears, using their bodies as meat puppets whenever they wish. Both Agent Smith and Morpheus mention "paying your taxes" when alluding to the Matrix. The free minds are often characterized as "terrorists." One of the movie's signature songs, "Wake Up!" by Rage Against the Machine (also too appropriate to be coincidence), is all about government cover-ups and the suppression of political dissent. It's not about humans versus machines, people! It's about freethinkers versus The Man! The revolution will not be televised!

Just one more reason I love The Matrix.

The Red Pill - Running Adventures In The Matrix