Chapter 96
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Amy had long told Eve about the dangers of government becoming too powerful. The Sons of Liberty were endorsing a candidate for congress in next year's election. This could very well be the last congressional eletion in American history. But it seemed important that democracy continue, even in difficult times. Eve decided to see what this candidate had to say for himself. This man, Chris Smith, was handing out pamplets outside the local grocery store, shaking hands, answering questions. Smith seemed charming, not arrogant. His politics were much what Amy said they were. Chris Smith believed more in individual rights more than what Mason considered to be the collective good. This crowd liked when Chris Smith blamed George Mason for not being able to eat what they wanted. His siezing of fire-arms was to prevent the people from being able to defend themselves from the government. The threat from Samuel was real, but Mason was using it as a pretext to squash dissent. One lunatic preacher didn't threaten the entire country, Mason on the other hand. Eve didn't agree with all of what Chris Smith said, but parts of it she liked. Maybe she was being selfish, but Eve wanted to be able to eat and buy what she wanted without it being big government's business. When Chris Smith talked about parasites abusing the system, Eve started thinking about Karen. It seemed Eve did have to work harder this last year, while others were slacking off. Chris Smith didn't specifically condone the "Batman" vigilanties, but he did stress that people had the right to feel safe, and defend themselves when neccessary. She also realized that she did want to protect private shelters, largely because it increased her own chances of survival. On Sunday November 27th Eve went to a movie. It was a comedy about a teenage girl trying to get pregnant to get into an Ark. The plot revolved around trying to figure out who the father was. Eve figured she needed this last day for fun before heading back to work. Over the next three weeks she had many obligations. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays she worked at Ravenwood after school. Tuesdays she went to the clinic as a protestor. Thursdays Eve had off, and studied for the next days' tests. Saturdays, Eve worked longer at Ravenwood. Sundays Eve went to her mosque, but also helped Chris Smith campaign mostly just handing out pamplets. And ofcourse she always sold her contraband to anyone who wanted it. Eve felt herself being torn in numerous directions. Mason, Chris Smith, Ravenwood, and her mosque. She wasn't sure who was right, chances were they were all partly right, and all partly wrong. For now she was still trying to figure things out. If nothing else she got to see Nadia at the clinic and see Amy at Chris Smith's campaign office. Despite their differences Eve truley enjoyed both Nadia and Amy's comfort.