Forty-Second Scheme [Public]
Combating terrorism, my ass. Those sons of bitches don't have the first damned idea who was behind the assassinations or the bombings, and they're trying to draw attention away from their own ignorance by picking on an easy target. Taking money from a disadvantaged group while they're at it... Fucking wretches.
One of the ideological benefits Vohemar has always had over Ivona has been its opportunity for, and acceptance of, those who for whatever reason don't fit into the mainstream. Its leaders would do well to remember that when making decisions.
Ideology and inefficiency aside, this is a terrible tactical move. If everyone, humans included, were required to be registered in such a manner, in Vohemar, there would be a goddamned rebellion on the leaders' hands the moment news got out. Why should the demihumans react any differently? In singling demihumans out, we do not make ourselves safer; we make ourselves into enemies. A confederation such as Vohemar survives through willing cooperation. We have no need to create or feed meaningless divisions.
One of the ideological benefits Vohemar has always had over Ivona has been its opportunity for, and acceptance of, those who for whatever reason don't fit into the mainstream. Its leaders would do well to remember that when making decisions.
Ideology and inefficiency aside, this is a terrible tactical move. If everyone, humans included, were required to be registered in such a manner, in Vohemar, there would be a goddamned rebellion on the leaders' hands the moment news got out. Why should the demihumans react any differently? In singling demihumans out, we do not make ourselves safer; we make ourselves into enemies. A confederation such as Vohemar survives through willing cooperation. We have no need to create or feed meaningless divisions.