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Lacus Clyne (fields_of_hope) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2012-07-02 20:02:00

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[video | open] Defense Force... announcement thing.
Good day, Marina-- or, I suppose, Marina Nova. I hope everyone is adjusting as well as can be expected. We've suffered some tremendous losses [herself very much included,] but I am certain we will be able to manage things as well as possible.

With regards to the Defense Force -- with Suzaku Kururugi among those lost, and the Wardens confirming for me that weapons and life sign monitoring are no longer available -- I would like to make a proposal. [and she's going to make it openly, so anyone can weigh in... trolls she can handle, and it's worth the risk to give everyone a chance to speak.]

Although I believed strongly in Suzaku and what he did with the Force, there was something troubling me. In some cases, members' primary motivation for joining was to obtain a weapon. And while I know for a fact that Suzaku would not admit anyone who was not suitable, it nonetheless seems as though such a team should have members whose primary reason for joining is belief in its purpose. And further, I believe that the invasion of privacy that the former Defense Force utilized for monitoring life signs made inmates uneasy. I know I had my own questions about such methodology, but it was not my team and thus not my place to debate what was in place.

However, now that many things have begun anew, I am wondering if there are those among us who believe strongly enough in protecting others that they would agree to do so without the promise of a weapon, or any such personal gain. A new leader would need to be elected, and I would be happy to oversee the process if the potential members would like. Any and all proposals will be considered.

With regards to weaponry and special abilities for those who would use them in defense of themselves or others, that is a battle that I will continue to fight with the Wardens, regardless of whether there is a formal Defense Force. I believe in our members, and all of you will have my full support regardless of the status of the organization as a whole.

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alsohope
2012-07-03 07:24 am UTC (link)

[It takes some contemplation after listening to Lacus here before Stephanie decides to speak in, serious, a little hesitant.]

Wasn't a member of the DF myself before all this, but... whether these wardens agree to back up anything organized by people here or not, I think a lot of what you have to say about it makes sense. It sounds like the right way to deal with it.

And, well, I'd like to be part of it. [A little smile] Count me in as someone that never needed a weapon to protect what matters, never mind anything like powers.

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	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 07:48 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you. And I would be glad to see someone who believes as you do joining the organization. We will be much stronger together than separately. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alsohope 2012-07-04 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	With the way things get thrown at us as "inmates", yeah, it seems like we're gonna need strength in numbers one way or another. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	Mm, exactly so. Although I believe the dedication to be more important than the numbers, and everyone who has answered certainly has that. [even those who have disagreed with her -- especially them.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alsohope 2012-07-05 03:01 am UTC (link)
	Spirit's half the battle, I guess. I'm Stephanie, by the way. I don't think we've met. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-05 09:21 pm UTC (link)
	I'm Lacus Clyne. It's nice to meet you, Stephanie. I'll look forward to working with you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alsohope 2012-07-06 01:42 am UTC (link)
	Same back at you, Lacus. And, thanks--for staying on top of things like this. Who knows what else we're in for anymore... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-06 01:56 am UTC (link)
	Mm. I thought that, if anything else happened, it would be best to have as much consistency as possible. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alsohope 2012-07-06 05:37 am UTC (link)
	Yeahhhh... I'd say that was for sure a good call. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-07 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	Mm, I'm glad people seem to be mostly in agreement. Would you have any suggestions about the organization? I think we should consider everyone's suggestions, new member or old. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alsohope 2012-07-09 03:26 am UTC (link)
	Not right now, but that's good to know. I'll be sure to pipe up if I come up with anything to suggest. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-09 04:12 am UTC (link)
	Thank you. I'm sure we would all benefit from hearing the suggestions presented. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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