dr_conscience | [7th consult; voice]

So this is what passes for a political process here... from announcement, straight into nominations, on to campaigning, and, of course, into voting within 24 hours. A sudden, hectic flurry of an election for a position that doesn't seem to matter to those organizing the election.

If the position in question has no power according to those in charge of the process, then the election has no actual meaning. An election that has no meaning exists for a purpose other than to actually elect someone. In this case, probably a ploy - a facade to placate us. If they make us feel like we have any control, then maybe we just won't notice, or won't be bothered by, the fact that they can take away anything we accomplish if the mood just happens to strike them.

On the other hand, it would seem that we're stuck here, whether we like it or not. As long as we are, there can't be any harm in trying to make things a little less miserable, in trying to protect ourselves, in forming a more cohesive sort of society. The so-called "deities'" interference aside, there's no reason we can't work to make things more bearable, more organized, and safer for all of us.

On that train of thought, I was wondering; is there a current directory of healthcare providers within the City? The hospital is obvious, of course, but there are other clinics as well. It would certainly not hurt to provide a directory of medical personnel residing within the City, with specializations and contact information, should anyone need to contact a specific doctor directly. With the new guide, or guides, being worked on, it could be a helpful addition. Just a thought.

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The election has meaning. Maybe it cannot change anything about the deities or the way that the City works, but there are still things that are in our power. Choices that we can make. We are not completely puppets here-- we are not always affected by curse, and even when there is a curse, many people are left unaffected. So there are ways to protect people when that happens.

It is the same idea as having a hospital. A police force.

I wish... that people will not lose hope so easily. I think maybe that is what the deity want, even down to saying that this election has no meaning.

What you said is right. We can work to make things more safe, while we are here.

Well, the election can have a meaning, if we give it one... if whoever wins the position manages to do something with it. Please, don't misunderstand; I would very much like to see that happen. The deities just don't grant it a meaning.

Then we will. Whoever wins this election, whatever they accomplish, there's no reason everyone can't work to make this place safer, to make it run more smoothly. If we all did, it could make a great deal of difference.

You are running, aren't you?

Things do not always go as the deity plan, I think. Otherwise they would control all of us all of the time.

And yes, it is the job of the warden to help with this. I am running-- my name is Hiro Nakamura.

That may very well be true.

Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Nakamura; I'm Dr. James Wilson. Good luck and, if you do win, I hope that you are able to help the City. We're all stuck here together, after all - we may as well do what we can to make it easier for everyone.

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