September 8th saw the following story on page eleven of the RhyDin Post.
In a way, politics are quite like a child's playground. No matter who ends up winning, the next day the same games will wind up being played by the same people. Then, of course, you'll always have those children that try to designate some tiger-toe aspect of order that will inevitably crumble by the end of the challenge thanks to some choice rule-breakers. The difference between politics and playgrounds, however, is that children at least seem to have a sense of when to outgrow those games. In civics, rule-bending and repeat incidents persist; no matter if it is time to go home or not.
After a less-than-exciting game of tag, the Post finally had the opportunity to interview the current governor of RhyDin: Matthew Algiers Simon, Ex-Colonel of the Terran Confederation Space Force. Lately, it has become more and more obscure just what kind of power the gubernatorial office has over the city. But at last! Some clarification should come of a direct interview with the man in question, right"
Perhaps not, for while Governor Simon is a gifted and learned political speaker, he seems to have been playing this game far too long to recognize the difference between P.C. and ambiguity. Let's give the guy some credit. He has a busy schedule doing" What is it that he does"
"My days vary widely," claims Simon. "Sometimes I'm in my office tending to various duties. Other days I'm out and about, meeting folks, talking to people - I like meeting the folks who live and visit here to get their perspective on things?"
Perspective on what exactly, he was far too vague to clarify. But this reporter snatched up that timely segue to inquire about what?s been on everyone's mind lately: Proposition 37. After tiptoeing around the question of the M.E.R.A., Simon finally had this to say about his interpretation of the Prop 37 Text:
"I think it's asking for those who are trained in the magic arts, be it natural or a learned ability, to specifically register that they have the abilities that they were born with or trained to learn."
Bingo, Governor! Glad to hear our government has some comprehension faculties. But what about the M.E.R.C." Simon was quick to deflect the question and equivocate.
"I know the basics of the organizational structure. But I haven't directly spoken with anyone in the leadership," Simon said.
That is because the M.E.R.C. will not be established until the M.E.R.A. passes, and any politician with the least bit of interest over current events should be aware of that.
Citizens don't want ambiguity. They want clarity, succinctness, and a solid platform to elect. The Governor proclaimed an aversion to political wishy-washiness, which is entirely understandable. So what is his decisive position on the M.E.R.A." Does he believe it is a violation of magic-users" rights"
"I believe it was written in good intentions," claims Simon. "I understand the reasoning behind it. I don't necessarily believe, if it passes, that it will accomplish what the authors intended it to accomplish. The issue of whether the bill will or won't stop crime is, as yet, unknown."
And we're back on the merry-go-round. We didn't ask how he felt it was written. We asked whether he agreed or disagreed with the ethical circumstances of the bill! Round, and round, and round we go; where we stop, no one knows!
Give him some credit, though. His ultimate position is to do what is best for RhyDin citizens. In fact, Simon had a few wise words to offer in regards to the latest crime escalation connected to Prop 37:
"This is a very controversial topic - emotions are running high. It's hard, when that happens, to listen to others with differing opinions, even if their arguments and reasoning are sound. I would encourage everyone, on all sides of the issue, to avoid violence. It helps nobody, it solves nothing. I understand the emotional charges at work here, but we all, myself included, need to keep our emotions in check. I've lived here a long time, I know what the people in this city are capable of, both good and not so good. I would hope, despite the difficulties, we can bring out the best in ourselves, not the worst."
No truer words have been spoken. The rise in violence has caused grief for both Prop 37 supporters and opponents, and is detracting from the original issue: The campaign itself. The question for RhyDin is this: Are you for or against mage and enchanter registration' Your governor doesn't seem to know. No more games. It's time to decide.
Where do you stand"
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In a way, politics are quite like a child's playground. No matter who ends up winning, the next day the same games will wind up being played by the same people. Then, of course, you'll always have those children that try to designate some tiger-toe aspect of order that will inevitably crumble by the end of the challenge thanks to some choice rule-breakers. The difference between politics and playgrounds, however, is that children at least seem to have a sense of when to outgrow those games. In civics, rule-bending and repeat incidents persist; no matter if it is time to go home or not.
After a less-than-exciting game of tag, the Post finally had the opportunity to interview the current governor of RhyDin: Matthew Algiers Simon, Ex-Colonel of the Terran Confederation Space Force. Lately, it has become more and more obscure just what kind of power the gubernatorial office has over the city. But at last! Some clarification should come of a direct interview with the man in question, right"
Perhaps not, for while Governor Simon is a gifted and learned political speaker, he seems to have been playing this game far too long to recognize the difference between P.C. and ambiguity. Let's give the guy some credit. He has a busy schedule doing" What is it that he does"
"My days vary widely," claims Simon. "Sometimes I'm in my office tending to various duties. Other days I'm out and about, meeting folks, talking to people - I like meeting the folks who live and visit here to get their perspective on things?"
Perspective on what exactly, he was far too vague to clarify. But this reporter snatched up that timely segue to inquire about what?s been on everyone's mind lately: Proposition 37. After tiptoeing around the question of the M.E.R.A., Simon finally had this to say about his interpretation of the Prop 37 Text:
"I think it's asking for those who are trained in the magic arts, be it natural or a learned ability, to specifically register that they have the abilities that they were born with or trained to learn."
Bingo, Governor! Glad to hear our government has some comprehension faculties. But what about the M.E.R.C." Simon was quick to deflect the question and equivocate.
"I know the basics of the organizational structure. But I haven't directly spoken with anyone in the leadership," Simon said.
That is because the M.E.R.C. will not be established until the M.E.R.A. passes, and any politician with the least bit of interest over current events should be aware of that.
Citizens don't want ambiguity. They want clarity, succinctness, and a solid platform to elect. The Governor proclaimed an aversion to political wishy-washiness, which is entirely understandable. So what is his decisive position on the M.E.R.A." Does he believe it is a violation of magic-users" rights"
"I believe it was written in good intentions," claims Simon. "I understand the reasoning behind it. I don't necessarily believe, if it passes, that it will accomplish what the authors intended it to accomplish. The issue of whether the bill will or won't stop crime is, as yet, unknown."
And we're back on the merry-go-round. We didn't ask how he felt it was written. We asked whether he agreed or disagreed with the ethical circumstances of the bill! Round, and round, and round we go; where we stop, no one knows!
Give him some credit, though. His ultimate position is to do what is best for RhyDin citizens. In fact, Simon had a few wise words to offer in regards to the latest crime escalation connected to Prop 37:
"This is a very controversial topic - emotions are running high. It's hard, when that happens, to listen to others with differing opinions, even if their arguments and reasoning are sound. I would encourage everyone, on all sides of the issue, to avoid violence. It helps nobody, it solves nothing. I understand the emotional charges at work here, but we all, myself included, need to keep our emotions in check. I've lived here a long time, I know what the people in this city are capable of, both good and not so good. I would hope, despite the difficulties, we can bring out the best in ourselves, not the worst."
No truer words have been spoken. The rise in violence has caused grief for both Prop 37 supporters and opponents, and is detracting from the original issue: The campaign itself. The question for RhyDin is this: Are you for or against mage and enchanter registration' Your governor doesn't seem to know. No more games. It's time to decide.
Where do you stand"
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