Cloche listens quietly to what Nicholas has to say. She agrees with a great deal with what he's talking about: the situation between the Visitors and the Citizens is growing tenser each and every day. Without something to alleviate that tension, one day, the line of communication between them will snap--and the results won't be pleasant.
And yet, when he speaks of using this effort to uncover information, she can't help but disagree. Cloche frowns and, after he is finished, clears her throat. When she speaks, her tone isn't angry or confrontational; instead, it is calm and insightful.
"I find the goals that you propose to be commendable. Ideally, there would be complete transparency between leaders and their people... unfortunately, the situation in Hinoto-Ri is far from ideal." Cloche raises a hand to her chin, expression thoughtful. "A government's first responsibility is to its people: to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. Information, when misused or mishandled, can be dangerous--especially in a city where rumor can become reality.
I don't doubt that Hinoto-Ri's government is keeping secrets from us. But I believe that, in a time of global crisis, the government is obligated to keep dangerous information out of the public eye. Some secrets are kept for good reasons. If you propose to uncover information, what do you plan to do with it? Are you prepared to take responsibility for it and the consequences that may come with it?"
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And yet, when he speaks of using this effort to uncover information, she can't help but disagree. Cloche frowns and, after he is finished, clears her throat. When she speaks, her tone isn't angry or confrontational; instead, it is calm and insightful.
"I find the goals that you propose to be commendable. Ideally, there would be complete transparency between leaders and their people... unfortunately, the situation in Hinoto-Ri is far from ideal." Cloche raises a hand to her chin, expression thoughtful. "A government's first responsibility is to its people: to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. Information, when misused or mishandled, can be dangerous--especially in a city where rumor can become reality.
I don't doubt that Hinoto-Ri's government is keeping secrets from us. But I believe that, in a time of global crisis, the government is obligated to keep dangerous information out of the public eye. Some secrets are kept for good reasons. If you propose to uncover information, what do you plan to do with it? Are you prepared to take responsibility for it and the consequences that may come with it?"