A Letter to Brutus Aurelius

Administrator,

I was relieved to hear you were unharmed in the attempt on your life last evening. I would have preferred to express this sentiment personally, however I was turned away at the entrance of the Central Cylinder this morning. I understand the added security and find it a prudent measure.

As you are well aware, I spent a good part of last evening and all of this morning effecting the release of Citizens jailed during the festival. The chaining of Citizens exercising their right to assembly was, in my opinion, a poorly considered course of action. Further, adding the insult of incarceration was a regrettable decision. Magistrate Silenti overstepped the bounds of his Office last evening and should be sanctioned. This, however, I leave to your discretion. The People of this City, the finest City, are passionate. They do not need to be 'shown their place.' They know their place rather well. What they require, what is their right as men of Ar, is the respect and support of this Administration - of your Administration. If you wish to be successful in your term of Office, to leave a lasting legacy of your name, I suggest you avidly seek the endorsement of the People.

Respectfully,

Szol of Ar

Magistrate of the People