Office of Fmr. Governor Simfan34

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Thanks for your service Simfan34!  Hopefully you will return to public life soon

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Welcome back

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Is no one concerned that the GM is making political statements and endorsements in the first place?

No, that ship sailed when Griffin became GM while Labor chair

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Is no one concerned that the GM is making political statements and endorsements in the first place?

No, that ship sailed when Griffin became GM while Labor chair

My understanding is that Griffin totally changed his behavior as GM, though.

Yeah, I'm just saying

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

The Working People's Forces have temporarily released "Varavour" and have dropped any pending charges, so that we may united against the real and tangible threat of secessionist whackery. Make no mistake: the secessionist cretins will be dealt with severely.

The Attorney General's office would greatly appreciate any information on the whereabouts of Confederate leader Deus; we had captured him in Buffalo, but the convoy transporting him to prison was ambushed by a group of secessionist militants and he escaped. 

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

- Governor Varavour, two questions: There have been reports that race-riots have broken out in heavily African-American and Hispanic neighborhoods in San Francisco, Pueblo, Los Angles, Phoenix, and Tucson over what have been, according to protesters, countless acts of brutality against unarmed African-American and Hispanic citizens by members of the Pacific Defense Forces during the current state of emergency.  Some reports have placed the death toll as high as 115, but we await confirmation of these numbers from the Secretary of Interior Affairs.  How do you plan to deal with these riots?  Are the protesters allegations legitimate or the result of outside agitators?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

- Governor Varavour, two questions: There have been reports that race-riots have broken out in heavily African-American and Hispanic neighborhoods in San Francisco, Pueblo, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Tucson over what have been, according to protesters, countless acts of brutality against unarmed African-American and Hispanic citizens by members of the Pacific Defense Forces during the current state of emergency.  Some reports have placed the death toll as high as 115, but we await confirmation of these numbers from the Secretary of Interior Affairs.  How do you plan to deal with these riots?  Are the protesters allegations legitimate or the result of outside agitators?

Senator X,

I am surprised to hear reports of such serious strife. The Pacific Defense Force has been deployed, within the Pacific Region, only around key government installations. The regular police, aided by special divisions, have been responsible for keeping the peace and enforcing curfew during this time, so I am at a loss to hear of their presence on neighbourhood streets, this would represent a serious deviation from orders if what you are saying is true. What reason is there for brutality against citizens, at this time?

I am certain that the casualty figure you quote is a dramatic exaggeration, others elsewhere may have become inured to such tragedy but we have certainly not, so again, if such things had happened I, at the very least, would have heard of them, not to mention the rest of us. I do not see a way for such serious confrontation to have come about- this is more than twice the number of those killed in the Rodney King riots back in 1992!

I once more urge all residents of the Pacific Region to stay in their homes and avoid travel if possible; this is not mandated outside curfew hours, but it is highly advisable. I tell all those who feel anger or are displeased with current affairs to remember that we all share these feelings, and that they should think of their families, their colleagues, their neighbours, before doing anything rash. I have faith in The People of the Pacific. Thus I am inclined to believe that external agents would be responsible for these events, if they are actually happening- which I once more would be surprised if they were, at least to the extent you describe.

It is important that the media continue to report regional goings-on and breaking news as they would normally. In such a time of crisis we cannot afford to have The People be both fearful of the future, and ignorant of the the present.

Thank you, and next question.

Governor, I have two follow-up questions:  Recently, the SoIA's office has reported that the Pacific race-riots have already seen a higher death toll than initially reported.  My first question is what, if anything, do you plan to do to put an end to these increasingly violent and destructive riots, particularly in light of your previously expressed skepticism that death toll was anywhere near as high as had been rumored?  Secondly, how do you respond to critics who have either alleged that your initial response was a sign that the Pacific government is unaware of what is occurring within its own region or claimed that you have not taken quick or forceful enough action to quell this unrest and put a stop to the mass looting that has broken out in cities like Los Angles?

Pacific:
A death toll of 129 has been counted in a series of protest throughout the Pacific Region, especially in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Tucson. The protesters were largely of Hispanic and African-Atlasian background, and are reported to protest against alleged causes of racial injustices when dealing with police forces. It is as of now unclear what caused the protest to go violent and cause the immense death toll of 103 protesters and 26 policemen.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Excellent choice!