Tenth Missive

[uxoriousemperor]

These boxes are quite strange contraptions indeed. One press of the button, and wondrous events can occur...at a cost. Everyone seems to have an opinion as to the nature of the boxes and what one should do with one's own box

Comments

[kitschempress]

It is, of course a difficult ethical question. But it is a personal one.

[uxoriousemperor]

That is precisely my point. You are as ever very observant, Sisi.

[kitschempress]

I am amused by those trying to make the decision for others.

[uxoriousemperor]

One can seek advice on such matters, but the decision must rest with the individual. Having someone make a decision for you is cowardly or ignorant, depending on the mentality of the person allowing such a thing to occur.

[conductyourself]

That's what I was thinking, too. In our daily lives we often unwittingly make decisions for others, sometimes with equally undesirable effects. I think the City is asking us who we think we are.

[ooc: orz I've already cursed Clef, technically, but no one has ICly noticed yet and I am so desperate for a button-pusher... |D? ]

[uxoriousemperor]

Sometimes, we do have to make decisions for others. My wife and I, for example, make decisions for others often at home - but we are rulers of a country. We have to make decisions based on what we feel is best for a nation. Sometimes, they are favorable, and sometimes they do not work out as we intend. But the responsibility ultimately lies with us.

[OOC: Franz can be his button-pusher, if you like!]