Letter 10
September 30, 2506
Dearest Georgie,
Need you ask for names from me? I will suggest the name I gave you when Alek was born: Wilhelm. Yes, again. You know I won't stop until someone I know names a kid after me. Or how about Matthias or Stephen? Anyways, congratulations, Cousin! I'm sure that Granny Victoria will be quite overjoyed that there is another great-grandchild on the way, though she will insist that you return to Londinium so that she can see the child. Just more fuel to the fire for her to get you to come home.
Funny you should bring up Jone Yee Weekly as it has caused quite a stir amongst the regimental command staff. Though no decision has been made on it, some believe that all Independent literature (or as they call it "propaganda") be banned, while others believe that there is merit to understanding the mindset of the enemy. I most certainly see the benefit of reading what "the other side" is thinking about, and I did come across the article you sent me. It was, shall we say, of great amusement to my colleagues to see that juxtaposition of "zombies" and Independent ideologies.
Reavers are denied officially by the Alliance. However, out on the Rim, one should always be prepared for a "zombie" invasion. The official media channels don't report it, but sometimes reports of zombie invasions get filtered through the other parts of the armed forces. But as to whether or not they have Unalienable Rights, I would say no. One of the great minds on Earth-that-was penned a work that spoke of how all men were created equal and were endowed unalienable Rights; life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But what is a zombie? Is it still a man? I would say no. It is not a man; therefore it does not have those rights. In some way, it has left all traces of humanity behind and turned into something else. Furthermore, when the execution of one's rights infringes upon those of another, like when a zombie tries to eat the brains of someone else, then it surrenders and loses those rights. It's the same concept that is behind the incarceration of criminals.
Have you heard any news about Cousin Nicky? It has been several months and I am curious as to what he is up to. Do you think he's found more "artifacts"?
Jing Tian Dwohn Di,
Cousin Willy
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