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Good evening from American News Systems, in a surprising turn of events. The United States Congress voted to not recognize the European International Extradition Treaty. Billy Malleich was sent to interview Chairman Dawson on this decision
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"Today the United States announced that they shall not recognize any international extradition treaties. After a brief eight hours of discussion on the topic of extradition, the House of Representatives and Senate voted unanimously to not recognize the extradition treaties brought before them. And we here at ANS are lucky enough to discuss the results with none other than the Senate Chairman Adam Dawson. Chairman Dawson, what is the main reason for this decision?"
"Thank you and it is an honor to be speaking to the American People tonight. After much consideration, we have realized that the United States has had a rough relationship with many European nations. Europe has been relatively unwelcoming to the presence of American business ventures, the creation of military and naval bases, even to our ambassadors who have only the highest regards for their people and government. So when we were presented with the European Extradition Treaty, there was little interest in cooperation with those nations which were uninterested in cooperation. The treaty would only cause stress to an already stressed judicial and legal system. The American people do not require the assistance of Europe to know that a criminal needs their due punishment. It is in the people's best interest that we reject the treaty and proceed with our policy agenda."
"Chairman Dawson, is this decision merely an effort to garner support from the newly growing 'social welfare' and 'human rights' support groups?"
"Well, I wouldn't say that was the main reason why we chose to not recognize the extradition treaty. There was a more, if I may say personally, convincing reason other than lobbyists and grass roots groups."
"Would you care to say Chairman?"
"I'm not sure if I can."
"Thank you Chairman Dawson and from everyone here at ANS I say good night America."
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Welcome to the Official American Congressional Recordings and Transcriptions. We have the pleasure of releasing the May 7th speech held before the Senate. This historic speech is credited to the unanimous decision to not recognize the European Extradition Treaty.
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"Chairman Dawson, Vice President Tellsing, and my fellow Senators, I thank you for letting a little Senator from Minnesota into the floor of today's debate on the topic of extradition.
First, let me say that the nation that had quickly proposed this treaty is the one that had so quickly become a major infection on our international power. The nation in question closed shipping lines while our ships were in transit, refuse to return American Dollars which is property of the American Government, rarely allow American flights or ships into their harbors by their definition of 'a legitimate purpose,' has been found eavesdropping on letters and communications to our embassy, and refuses to allow our troops access to the forest area which is where a previous American base was last located.
Gentlemen, this nation is a prime example of defiance to the United States abroad. It is a wonder that we have not cut ties immediately!
But, there is a greater reason behind this rejection.
Gentlemen, are you aware of slavery? The very abomination of society that our grandfathers and fathers have died for? The vile mark of ignorance and uncivilized societies? The primal and base concept that leaves us hollow and soulless?
Gentlemen, this very act exists in the country that dared have the bravado to petition the United States of America, a land of freedom for all if I may remind you, for an extradition treaty?
How can they ask for justice when they are unjust? How can they ask for unity if they are segregating their own people? How can they ask for civility when they are being savage slave owners?
I ask that you do not see their 'predicament' and their current 'losses' as the rationale for indefinite servitude! When buildings are demolished we make new ones in its place, we do not force others to build them for us while we wallow in our sadness! When our men are dead we celebrate their triumphs and mourn their absence, we do not replace them with captive workers! When our supplies are gone, our surplus empty, and our treasury penny-less we scale backwards to conserve, we do not dine on what little we have while a lesser man, woman, or child look onto our plates longingly!
We are Americans! We are civilized! And most importantly, we are not weak!
Whatever justification that nation can provide does not offset the moral, human rights, and legal crimes that they are committing every day!
They have defied our rule and it is time that they feel the consequences.
If there is justice to be had, let our strong, civil, American courts deal with the criminals.
The pocketbook does not belong in the hands of the gambler, and in that same way the punishment does not belong in the hands of the criminal!
Let us have what they ought not have!
It is with that I ask you, Chairman Dawson, Vice President Tellsing, and my fellow Senators to reject this proposed treaty for justice, for equality, and for peace!
God bless America!"
Thunderous applause is heard.
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Good evening from Telecommunications Radio and Print. I do hope you listeners are all having a wonderful evening with your families, loved ones, or even alone. Scheduled tonight on TRP is the international news report from Diane Leer who is currently at a US Army Base.
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"Hello, my name is Diane Leer from TRP. Right now I am witnessing a surprising event take place. Hundreds of citizens are being loaded into US Army carrier ships where they are leaving their home country for the US. It is shocking because the US Army is actually ferrying and transporting these citizens from outskirt villages and cities and into the base. Many, I am told are first being transported to the US Embassy, which is strategically placed near the sea, and then taken on small trawlers which then rendezvous with the Army transports. But the vast majority of these people are all being brought to the base where they are loaded on and sent out. Although the local police force and militia are attempting to prevent such transports, there is nothing truly being done to prevent these events from occurring. Legally, if bloodshed were to occur on the Embassy or Army base, then the United States and her allies are allowed to declare war. Currently, this nation is unprepared for such a conflict as it has recently exited war and is still suffering the effects of war. The economy, industry, and people are simply not ready to pick up arms yet again.
I have with me a young man who has agreed to speak of this. What is your name?"
"Uhh, I'm not really…"
"Do you have a nickname? Just something that the people back home can think of."
"Hiccup."
"Alright Hiccup, where are you going?"
"I really don't know, I'm just trying to get out of here."
"Why?"
"I have someone waiting for me on the other side and I'm just really sick of being here surrounded by all of this…this negative…stuff. I don't know how to describe it."
"Do you think that the government will change its stance on indentured servitude?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"The government can't see the human face, all they see are scales and teeth and blood but no cuts, bruises, or broken hearts."
"Do you ever think it will change?"
"I think the people see what's going on so I think they will demand change or make change."
"Thank you Hiccup for your interesting views. I hope you do make it to America without too wet! Again, I'm Diane Leer and from everyone at TRP I hope you all have a good night."
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This is Pennsylvania Radio Station you've tuned to. The time is ten-thirty right on the dot and the PRS news is right around the corner.
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Good morning folks, I'm Christopher Nelheim from the Pennsylvania Radio Station. Strange things happened these few days. First the US rejects an international extradition treaty, then civilians from another country start filling US Army transports, and now those same civilians are filling our streets!
A little back story, the nation in question has recently waged war and has imposed indentured servitude on the losers. Many reformists say that this practice is incredibly unnecessary and only makes the post-war situation worse.
Because of the extradition treaty, or lack of a treaty, the US is not obligated to return these people to their homeland. And to add insult to injury, the US is offering asylum to these new people. Although some are very opposed to such an idea, a vast majority of Americans sympathize with these people and are willing to offer their support in these terrible times.
I've talked to a few of these people who call themselves "Dragons" and I have a few memorable remarks.
Bartholomew "Blaze" said, "I'm glad I'm free but now I'm scared of being free." Well Blaze, Pennsylvania will be very kind to you. The hotels have opened their doors and the government is offering jobs as we speak.
Sylvia "Storm" said, "I have a baby, I just don't want to have my baby be born into debt that just grows while she grows." Don't worry, our doctors are very kind and we cannot wait to see your newborn citizen.
And finally Travis "Toothless" said, "I know my brother is coming, I want him to see everything that I dreamt of." Lucky you Toothless, Pennsylvania and neighboring West Virginia have farmland for sale and rather cheap if you ask me! Just go to your nearest federal building and ask for a land grant!
I really hope that you've are just as inspired as I am right now. We're going to take a quick break before we go on to the next program. From everyone here at PRS, I hope you have a great day."
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OFFICAL DOCUMENT ISSUED BY PENNSYLVANIA STATE GOVERNMENT:
"I Travis 'Toothless' Drake do declare that I own the following piece of land indicated in the address line that shall be used for agricultural purposes. The following piece of land indicated in the address line has been surveyed, priced, and defined appropriately and has been deemed the appropriate worth indicated in the transaction forms. I have established that I am indeed a United States Citizen who shall follow the rules, regulations, laws, and decrees of the national government and state government. I have established that I am indeed capable of paying this transaction with or without financial aid, if needs be. I have established that I am a person of good character who will follow this contract to the letter.
Signed: Toothless"
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"Ready?" Hiccup got up from the constraining bench that was sitting outside the office. The US federal building was much different than the central government buildings back home.
"Yeah," Toothless lead him outside into the bright daylight where the sun was brighter than ever. The future, no longer dark, lay before them winding forwards and backwards like a road indecisive.
Hiccup plucked a tiny daisy that grew out in the lawn of the building and smelled it. It was a foreign smell, an unknown and unfamiliar scent that was closer than he ever imagined. He put it into Toothless's hair, the yellow shining brightly as the hope that burned so adamantly while in his own personal exile from his brother.
When did that word seem so…perfect? Was it in the months that they were separated or the moments when he realized that he was a foreigner or perhaps the second he found him standing outside the security gate of a US base in Pennsylvania?
Everything is perfect now. They both smiled in content that everything came to an end.
A/N: Thank you for your support, your interest, and the very act of reading my stuff! I'm glad that you've all really enjoyed this and I hope that this ties up the loose ends and leaves the the holes for you to be a part of the universe that I have created for you. This is my baby and my baby's all grown up and gone to college (tears up)! Thank you again for reading and giving this the read it deserves.
Travis Church