voice;
[the sound runs in silence for a few moments, recording hissing static and the occasional clatter and bump before the voice picks up suddenly]
Now it shows plainly to you, I hope. There is no justice, no law, no morality - only fear. Those who inspire it gain control of others.
The Joker frightened you - most of you - through publicly broadcast kidnappings, mutilations and murders. And one of you let his fear overpower him at last, and the result is what you see. Heroes cheering on immoral acts, cradling that terror that masks itself as righteous fury, while the faint-of-heart cower over the Network about their perceived misdeeds.
You will make an interesting study over the coming weeks, City. I look forward to it.
[pauses, edits to ask a question]
...what would you give up for peace of mind?
Now it shows plainly to you, I hope. There is no justice, no law, no morality - only fear. Those who inspire it gain control of others.
The Joker frightened you - most of you - through publicly broadcast kidnappings, mutilations and murders. And one of you let his fear overpower him at last, and the result is what you see. Heroes cheering on immoral acts, cradling that terror that masks itself as righteous fury, while the faint-of-heart cower over the Network about their perceived misdeeds.
You will make an interesting study over the coming weeks, City. I look forward to it.
[pauses, edits to ask a question]
...what would you give up for peace of mind?