Benders make up a large part of our economy. With them gone, how do you intend to weather the economic dip until you've trained enough people to replace them? Furthermore, how do you intend to rule Republic City - will elections be allowed in the future?
Have you not seen the machines that Hiroshi Sato has designed? Bending is obsolete. As for the rulership of the city, the Equalists will step in to restore order until such time as the new, non-bending citizenry is capable of ruling itself. [which could be... quite some time.]
Are you telling me that you have enough machines to replace every bender all over the world and be able to transport them to everywhere they'll be needed in a short enough time that the economy won't be disrupted? [Technology is good and all, but what's going to happen when they're short, for example, a good chunk of hospital staff?]
How will the Equalist government work? What checks and balances will you be using to make sure there's no corruption?
Very inquisitive, aren't you? I suppose that is to be expected.
Rest assured: those among the Equalists have already been the victims of corruption themselves. On that front, you have nothing to fear. As for your other questions...
It wouldn't do to reveal the answers just yet. Not until your loyalty has been secured.
I'm going to have to live in your new world, aren't I? It'll still need reporters. And I want to know what I should expect if you win.
No, I still have things to fear. Power corrupts; even if you, Amon, are incorruptible, there's still every single person in the Equalists to think about. Are all of them incorruptible? What about the people you have to hire to work under them? You can't guarantee that they'll all be as pure as "Amon."
No. Why should I be loyal to you? [He steps forward, cutting the space between them in half.] You talk about ridding the world of impurities and corruption, but I want to see you back it up. Any politician can talk ethics. Why should I be loyal to you after your men electrocuted me?
You have courage. That is commendable. There could be a place for you in my new world, if you would have it...
The war needs to be won before I can offer you proof of my convictions. Stand with the Equalists and you'll need never fear such an unfortunate incident again. And if you think I don't have control over my own men, you're wrong.
First, we destroy bending. Then comes the reconstruction. When that happens, those who would abuse their position will be... dealt with. You have my word on that.
[It's not a long pause - well, it is for Shiro, who prides himself on being able to react and report on anything without losing his cool, because - did Amon just say that to him? Did - his wife's a bender, their daughter isn't but she's not even ten yet, and the if the new world happens, it's going to be really dangerous for quite some time with all the infrastructure change and if he can do something - ]
[No, no, stop, he should not even be tempted at this point because the Avatar is going to stop Amon and this won't even be an issue. He keeps on telling other people to have faith that things will work out, but - even if the Avatar saves the day, would things work out as they are now?]
[He steels himself.]
It depends on what the new world is like. If nothing else, they'll always need reporters. I can only hope that it's a job you're going to keep around.
Do you control your men's men? You can't control everyone. Where there's rule, there is corruption; how will you make sure it's not happening? Will you keep your councils more open than our current council does so that we can see what's happening if you can't?
I didn't ask what you would do with them. I ask, what will you do? What will Amon do when he's in charge of Republic City, other than get rid of those in power? How will you deal with the sudden lack of staff at our hospitals and power plants - and how will you deal with it around the world, when he ends bending?
I'm well aware of your ideals, and I know you'd as soon waver from those as die; I have burns to prove it. What I question is your ability to deal with the aftermath of your goals!
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How will the Equalist government work? What checks and balances will you be using to make sure there's no corruption?
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Rest assured: those among the Equalists have already been the victims of corruption themselves. On that front, you have nothing to fear. As for your other questions...
It wouldn't do to reveal the answers just yet. Not until your loyalty has been secured.
you're amazing
No, I still have things to fear. Power corrupts; even if you, Amon, are incorruptible, there's still every single person in the Equalists to think about. Are all of them incorruptible? What about the people you have to hire to work under them? You can't guarantee that they'll all be as pure as "Amon."
No. Why should I be loyal to you? [He steps forward, cutting the space between them in half.] You talk about ridding the world of impurities and corruption, but I want to see you back it up. Any politician can talk ethics. Why should I be loyal to you after your men electrocuted me?
Tell me why.
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The war needs to be won before I can offer you proof of my convictions. Stand with the Equalists and you'll need never fear such an unfortunate incident again. And if you think I don't have control over my own men, you're wrong.
First, we destroy bending. Then comes the reconstruction. When that happens, those who would abuse their position will be... dealt with. You have my word on that.
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[It's not a long pause - well, it is for Shiro, who prides himself on being able to react and report on anything without losing his cool, because - did Amon just say that to him? Did - his wife's a bender, their daughter isn't but she's not even ten yet, and the if the new world happens, it's going to be really dangerous for quite some time with all the infrastructure change and if he can do something - ]
your tags are really well thought out!
[He steels himself.]
It depends on what the new world is like. If nothing else, they'll always need reporters. I can only hope that it's a job you're going to keep around.
Do you control your men's men? You can't control everyone. Where there's rule, there is corruption; how will you make sure it's not happening? Will you keep your councils more open than our current council does so that we can see what's happening if you can't?
I didn't ask what you would do with them. I ask, what will you do? What will Amon do when he's in charge of Republic City, other than get rid of those in power? How will you deal with the sudden lack of staff at our hospitals and power plants - and how will you deal with it around the world, when he ends bending?
I'm well aware of your ideals, and I know you'd as soon waver from those as die; I have burns to prove it. What I question is your ability to deal with the aftermath of your goals!