The Brink of War [OPEN]

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"... the hashtag has inspired several high profile mutants in the entertainment world, particularly mutant pop star Dazzler, to put up personal accounts of the discriminations they've faced growing up as mutants. However, the Mutant Liberation Front, or at least hackers claiming to be them, have seemingly hijacked the movement on several social media sites, using the hashtag while "doxxing", defined as "sharing the private personal information of an individual or group, anyone that has publicly spoken out against mutants. The internet has become a battleground like any city street..."


"... special diplomat Haller faced many questions arriving back in the United States today. She has stated she had no comments on Genosha's threat of war against the US. President Kelly's diplomatic relations with Genosha have largely been criticized as failures, and many in congress and in the public in general seem to be in favor of preparing for the inevitable..."


"... Reverend William Stryker, uncle to the late Donovan Zane, has lead a vigil lasting several days now on the steps of Congress and refuses to be moved until Mutant Registration has been passed. Public support is turning overwhelmingly in favor of registration as the nation mourns the young man, Donovan Zane, whose life was taken in the midst of a violent protest..."


"... with the coldest temperatures on record. Volunteers are urging everyone in District X to be extra careful as the season progresses, to regularly visit the shelters and soup kitchens, and to not try to brave the winter storms alone. They have also put out a mass call to anyone willing to help out, with food, blankets, and/or warm clothing..."


"... a nation on the brink of war. President Kelly addressed the nation saying that 2019 will not be a repeat of historical mistakes or tragedies. He says he refuses to believe the spirit of the American people are so willing to give in to bigotry and surrender to what is perceived as an inevitable war with Genosha. It can be stopped, he urged. He said we all have to look at ourselves and find the courage to do the right thing and love our fellow person, no matter what the circumstances. President Kelly continues to believe in his vision of hope for humans and mutants..."

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[eternalprincess]

[Sadly, that person just happens to be not only her room mate, but someone that believes whole heartedly in Professor Xavier's ideals. Perhaps that was why they were paired together to begin with?

Rin puts her in mind of a former friend and now member of the Brotherhood before she came to the Institute.]

...By attacking them, we'd only be proving them right.

[mouflon]

[Ugh.]

People like that won't allow themselves to be "proven wrong" in the first place. I'm not going to bow and scrape and turn the other cheek in the hopes that someone who thinks I'm less than human will change their mind if I'm nice enough.

[She doesn't quite mesh with the Brotherhood's beliefs, either. But she does believe, very strongly, that peaceful means alone are insufficient.]

[eternalprincess]

[She was of course still under a blanket because of the cold.]

How about making their views unpopular with everyone else? That isn't going to happen if normal humans get caught in the crossfire.

[mouflon]

[Her too. It's a little pitiful. She doesn't even have much in the way of winter clothing...]

If normal humans don't want to be caught in the crossfire, they shouldn't stay complicit with a system that benefits them at our expense. Do you even understand why groups like the MLF exist in the first place?

[Sigh.]

Look, I'm not advocating for going after individuals. [After all, in the long run, it's a waste of time and resources. She would much rather target politicians than random bigots on Twitter.] But if someone does, I'm not going to say they're a horrible person for posting the address of someone who thinks I need to be treated like a rabid animal.

[eternalprincess]

Of course I do. But that doesn't mean I agree with their methods. In the end, if he let humans get hurt, it'll make it worse for everyone.

[She sighs. She wasn't told all that much about Rin or her past.]

[mouflon]

[Her own history is not exactly public knowledge. She's been close-mouthed about it, even to the staff.]

So what are we supposed to do? Just stand back and take it while we ask nicely for them to treat us like we're people?