NEW ECTO BILL PASSES WITH FLYING COLOURS
—Cain J. Thompson
Breaking news: Parliament has just passed a law legalising the capture and dissection of all beings pertaining to ectoplasm with 77 votes in favour to the 44 votes against. Amid the loud shows of jubilation from the floor and gallery, the declaration of the vote was followed by several overwhelming cheers. The bill with take effect in mid July and comes three years after Amity Park had been perpetually plagued by ghosts and ghouls for the passed 60 years.
"…Yay, we did it!" was the celebratory cry from Ms Emily Cage when she spoke to the media waiting in Parliament tonight after the Ectoplasm (Investigation & Study of Ectoplasm) Amendment Bill passed by 77 votes to 44. Green MP Rodrick Letto, National MP John Todd, deputy Labour MP Nicholas Smithers and convenor of the Ectoplasm Investigation & Study Campaign Connor Reid clapped when Ms Cage spoke. She stated that she had only ever hoped the 'Yes' vote would reach 61. "…I never would have thought that Parliament would have overwhelmingly supported it…So far, two-thirds of Parliament have endorsed the bill…I think the cross-party working group has been incredibly effective, but it also shows how we're keen to expand on our knowledge of the wider worlds…"
Mr Letto said it was "…an enormously powerful day…" for him. "…For me, it's as if our communities have joined together on a journey from both within and without Amity Park…Hopefully it'll push the rest of the country into doing something about these phantom menaces"
Reverend Michelle Howard said she was delighted that the bill had passed, stating that "…We know that the sun will come out tomorrow and everyone can have a take a big breath & move on…It is so comforting to know that through God's love, we have discovered a way to help our deceased loved ones pass through Heaven's gates…and ultimately, ourselves as well…"
More than a hundred supporters gathered in bars and establishments around Amity Park to watch the vote take place. There was a din of anticipation in the moments before the vote was announced, followed by a hush as the vote was read, before erupting into cheers and applause in the end. Many supporters embraced the cheer from Parliament following the vote.
Matthew Scott, 22, said that he was thrilled at the outcome. "…As a local business owner, nothing warms my heart more than knowing this nightmare will soon be over! No more fearing for ourselves or our livelihoods because of those monsters…" Mr Scoot stated that this monumental day would go down in history.
Many conspiracy theorists are now being hailed as experts on all things ectoplasmic. Jacob Williams, 45, said that he couldn't stop grinning when he heard the news. "…I told you so! We all told you so! You thought we were just crazy, but here we are…It begs the question, if ghosts and ghouls are real then what else is out there?"
The 77 to 44 vote for tonight's third ready vote is the same as the second reading vote a few weeks prior, although two MPs voted differently tonight. National's Shelly Hamilton changed from a 'No' to a 'Yes' and Labour's Maria Guy changed from a 'Yes' to a 'No' vote tonight. Only two protestors who were against the vote actively spoke out to the media.
Samantha "Sam" Manson, 17, said that the supporters of the Ectoplasm bill were treating the newly discovered ghosts and ghouls like frogs in science class. "…You seem to be forgetting that these ghosts were once living, breathing people—our loved ones—and you just want to cut them up like frogs? You won't condone murder, but once they're dead, they're fair game? How inhumane can you get?…I can't believe anyone could even consider accepting this! Did everyone suddenly forget who saved the Earth from the asteroid three years ago? Here's a hint: it wasn't NOT your precious Parliament…"
Jasmine Fenton, 19, stated that whilst she understood that people feared the unknown, this was not how she pictured it going. "…Whilst it is only natural to fear the unknown—we're only human after all—but there are far better ways to explore these new ventures without tearing them apart…Who knows how this new knowledge will affect us in the future? Will we become the monsters we so fear?"
Many have speculated that the Fentons and associates have known about these ecto-beings for years and have kept it to themselves in an effort to gain some sort of monetary success from it. Jack Fenton, 43, has also come under fire for trying to advertise his wares during the lead up to the passing of the bill. He refused to comment on the matter.
Ms Cage also acknowledged the party leaders who had shown leadership by supporting her bill: Prime Minister Johnathon Hall, Labour leader Daniel Morris, Act leader Carl Banks, Amity First leader Lucille Peterson and Conservative co-leaders Eugene Carter and Courtney Glenn. "…Nothing can counteract the very real negative consequences of not passing this bill. But nothing could make me more proud to be Amity born and raised, than passing this bill…I thank my colleagues for simply doing what is just, fair and right…" Ms Cage has also been quoted thanking her "darling" civil union partner Patrick Potter for "…Sharing this journey with me"
THE MISSING CHILDREN OF AMITY PARK
—Roger B. Davis
The Zenith Chronicle revealed earlier in week that the police are now reinvestigating the disappearance of Thompson E. Miller and Marie J. Miller, age 8, who went missing in April 2000. It is one of the oldest known cold cases in Amity Park, but there have been a handful ever since. Whilst hundreds upon thousands of people throughout the country have gone missing over the years, the majority were found and returned to their families in various states. Here at the Zenith Chronicle, we have taken it upon ourselves to spread the word about those children or teenagers that have never returned.
PICTURED: DANIEL "DANNY" FENTON, AGE 17
On 24 December 2007, the local Amity child disappeared during the chaos that ensued following the sudden appearance of an incoming asteroid. Although narrowly missing the Earth altogether, the asteroid marked a significant day in the Fenton family & in turn, Amity Park. Whilst many others had gone missing during this time, they were later discovered either alive or deceased.
Police told the Zenith Chronicle that the Fenton case is considered to be one of Amity Park's "…oldest missing persons cases on record, that it became a homicide investigation…" Ten years have passed since that fateful day however, and yet despite this the Fenton family and friends still retain the utmost hope for Daniel's safe return.
Pictured below is a computer generated image of what Daniel might look like in the present day. If you have any information please contact the Zenith Chronicle. For more information go to: The-Missing-Children-of-Amity-Park
PICTURED: DANIEL "DANNY" FENTON, AGE 27
