El Maldito Quéjoto de la Nalga

Everything's changed with the Four Horsemen of 'Apocalypse Now' (by the way, which one is Marlon Brando?) leaving town, and at last there's a good reason for me to write. We Have A Clean Slate In This City. We can start anew on the right foot, brush away the evils of the old regime, and sweep out the soot and cinders left behind by the old Prince (pardon the expression, Jody). At this moment, perhaps more so than at any other time in Tucson's history, we have the unique opportunity to establish an ideal democratic society: Government of the people, by the people, for the people.

With the new Prince and Seneschal elected, the community demand for leaders is at its greatest. Probably, Dennis the Peasant said it best when he said, "Come see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help, I'm being oppressed!" Certainly, no one could question the relevance of this statement, in light of the previous Jacobin-esque Reign of Terror in this city. There is no better safe-guard against governmental abuses of power than direct participa-tion of the public-at-large in these same democratic processes. Further, as Freidrich Engels predicted, the rise to power is dialec-tical, a perpetual cycle of struggle between the enfranchised and the disenfranchised segments of a society. A healthy government is in a constant state of flux, constructing and deconstructing itself as the involvement of the plurality of interests dictates...

Stand up and be counted, citizens of Tucson! Let every last voice be heard! May every man, woman, and Childe cast their ballot as their conscience persuades them! Now is the time--NOW!--to step forward and proudly take charge of your civic duties. Tucson is too big a city to be run by only two people, albeit two entirely competent people. A leader can only achieve as much as his or her voting public mandates and supports. Expect great things from your governing representatives, bolster their efforts with your own individual contributions, and voice your opinion on every matter that counts. Extraordinary ambition begets extraordinary accomp-lishments. Prospective leaders are born every day, but those who strive must take the lion's share of responsibility onto themselves to actualize their potential.

Dare to be great, denizens of the night!

Günther Gable Jergen
Clan Brujah
June 27, 1997 3:49 AM

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