[7th consult; voice]

[dr_conscience]

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.

Comments

voice;

[ibrokehistory]

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.

[eiremagic]

....healthcare options?

You've got the Hospital, and you've got House.

voice; (he's not far but lol) <3

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

I like that they're upfront about politics. It is all thrown together and mostly agenda. People who really want something done need to get their hands dirty and work for it.

My money is on the Asian.

[haroicsacrifice.livejournal.com]

It's something of a rush, isn't it? Almost like the deities have something to hide.

Well, it doesn't matter. We'll all still do our best.

[captainshort.livejournal.com]

The warden position only has power if the one elected actually puts out an effort. If they lounge around and use it just for the title, then it does more harm than good if we let them boss us around. Don't get me wrong—we've had some great wardens in the past. But we've had the opposite, too.

As for the police force itself, we do our best and we know that sometimes people here don't think it's enough. But we try anyway.

And healthcare... well, you've got the hospital and your private practices, I believe. Some may be human, others healers with magic.

[hematophagy.livejournal.com]

...It would be helpful.

[laszlo-jamf.livejournal.com]

Truth?

I'm Swiss.

I fucking love voting.

[holymadonna.livejournal.com]

There is a public Laboratory as well as the Hospital. I have used several rooms of that installation in the past, Doctor Wilson.