Letter to Carrot and Leon

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Dear Sirs:

I have heard some concerns recently regarding your efforts to create a police force for the place in which we find ourselves. As Disneyland's only resident attorney and politician, so far as I yet know, I am proposing to hold a Town Meeting and gauge the reactions of the populace in such an important matter as it does affect us all.

The notice for the meeting will go on the bulletin board soon, but I wished to notify the two of you in advance so that you might have sufficient time to ready your argument for such a force.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. My offices are in the Opera House on Main Street near the entrance gate.

I am,
Most sincerely,
Your humble servant,
J. Adams

Comments

[john-adams-1776.livejournal.com]

Feeling faintly relieved, John led the way back to his office. Once he was settled behind his desk, fingers steepled, and Leon and Carrot had taken the two chairs in front, he began.

"Gentlemen, as I mentioned in my letter, some of the citizens of Disneyland have concerns about the police force you're setting up. I intend to have a town meeting to discuss the matter amongst all interested parties, but in the interests of equality, I am notifying you in advance so you have time to prepare your arguments and aren't blindsided when the time comes. As the unbiased moderator in the case, I have every wish that the process be transparent. I am fully at your disposal for questions, advice, or assistance."

It wasn't entirely true that he was unbiased in the matter, but it was foolish to have opinions before all the facts are known. John may have been loud and opinionated and obnoxious, but he knew how to be professional, too.

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"Was it Little Miss Sunshine?" Leon asked, and promptly closed his mouth because he knew that Carrot really was better at handling people than he was and if anyone could get people convinced that it was a good idea, it was Carrot.

[john-adams-1776.livejournal.com]

"I fail to see how it signifies who the party in question is," John replied a little frostily. "But suffice it to say, though one person did indeed draw my attention to the matter, that person is not the only one concerned."

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Carrot gave Leon a look, trying to mentally tell him not to be antagonistic. But Leon was a bit like Vimes in that he didn't seem to care who got angry with him, so there probably was little point.

"We appreciate it, sir," Carrot said. "We certainly don't want anyone to be concerned about what we're doing. Our only intentions are for the good of everyone here, but obviously the idea of people setting up a police force without any regulation would be cause for concern. I'm very glad to hear we'll be having a town meeting about it."

[john-adams-1776.livejournal.com]

Mollified, John nodded. "Very well. If you don't have any further questions, I'll leave you gentlemen to think about your position so that you might be able to articulate it at the meeting. I shall be in touch with you as to the precise date." He stood, a clear sign of dismissal.