Chapter 209:
"I heard things are getting out of control over there too."
On the phone, the governor's voice carried a hint of teasing. The police strike was not unexpected for them. They had even prepared for it some time ago.
The logic was simple: people would never take warnings seriously until disaster struck.
Even though the president's reputation was somewhat tarnished within the Federation, as long as the social foundation remained stable, all could be dismissed as political friction.
No matter how harsh the rhetoric, as long as basic order was maintained, ordinary people would only be able to see the street outside their door and what happened on it; they would neither be able to see nor care about distant events.
The slander against the president might even evoke some sympathy for him, potentially causing other issues.
It was also to break the stagnant situation in the Federation, to give the people a taste of pain and bloodshed. Only then would they understand that what they revered in the past held no value for the country.
They would open their eyes in pain, shedding the pretense of comfort they had while pretending to sleep. They would be forced to face reality. There was no stronger contrast than chaos versus law and order to make them realize that some responsibilities lay not only with politicians but also with the masses.
This might sound a bit irresponsible, but it was actually the most truthful aspect, as politicians, in order to gain people's support, must first cater to the will of the majority.