The benefits of the rule of law depend on how the community, government, and you the Lessor defines it. The advantages of substantive rule of law are the advantages of whatever rules are to be implemented: for example, the guarantee of basic human rights or the presumption of innocence or guilt. I recognize that the residents here appear to be a nexus of cultures, time, and places. This essence of chronotope displayed in such a tight society must be addressed to hold some semblance of community. The most basic of standards must be in order; more than likely these may be what is known to be of the majority and tested through time and universe. Although those here originate differently, there is little reason why there should not be tolerance for others and an intolerance for agreed-upon offenses and punishments thereof.
Upon arriving much information was given regarding the recreation, schooling, and town locations here. Unfortunately, no indication of community rules besides the guide of the basic law of the land, an allusion to a punishment for students who fail to attend class and a mild warning to "keep a tab" has been given. Ignorance does not plead guilty to the laws; it is as much a citizen's duty to know and understand these regulations and rights as the governing individuals are responsible to protect them. It is doubtful that the community this large does not have many more established rules that are served to benefit an individual's safety and the safety of the society as a whole, and thus ensure an equal opportunity for the pleasantries of mortal life. If such an official and more comprehensive book of laws and resulting punishments for breaking laws has already been established, I would like to request a copy for myself. In addition, I also recommend bestowing this most important book, or perhaps a more inclusive guide of rules, to every new resident. Knowing the laws and resulting punishment for a crime may discourage crimes, both committed willingly and unwillingly via ignorance . If parents are not be held responsible for their children's knowledge of the subject, then for the benefit of this society the professors in their schools should instruct the basics. It cannot be stressed enough that as it is the resident's duty to stay educated upon these basic regulations, it is those that are in charge of Holly Heights to provide the resources and information to those residents in order to promote a safe, stable, and pleasant community for all.
I must criticize the state of the Holly Heights Jail. First and foremost, it is quite unpleasant to see an institution of maintaining order in a less than suitable condition. Whether its un-use is due to lack of criminal activity or a far too incompetent justice system in this community is irrelevant. That it is in a decrepit state is less than comforting to residents. Furthermore, the building would be ill-fit to house any future prisoners, should they be unfortunate to resign there. With this in mind I ask you, Dear Lessor, to direct me to someone that will see the building be completely renovated for use. One must hesitate before using the saying "crime never sleeps" in this superficially pleasant town, but as the only judge in Holly Heights these same words convey how imperative it is that this project be undertaken and completed.
In closing, if at all possible I wish to meet and speak to you or anyone else of authority in Holly Heights in person about the state of the community, the safety of its residents, and the duties both resident, community, community authorities have to one another. An established, sustainable rule of law would be propitious for both residents and the overseers of this community and ensure an equal opportunity for happiness. Residents must be educated or have the opportunity to educate themselves on what is defined as a crime and what the resulting punishments are. As residents come from all over, so to speak, vagueness on assumed societal rules is both unreasonable and inadvisable. For comfort and security of the residents, the Jail should be renovated as soon as possible. Concern for the safety of residents is to be a priority. This is a good deed you may do.
I thank you for the reassurance; unfortunately, a simple letter of reassurance with no reason or evidence is not enough. Clear communication is obviously better, and it is to the benefit of all to know the rules beforehand to ensure the safety and comfort of the residents. One cannot expect no questions to be asked or no expectations to be held of these "hands" that an anonymous landlord deems as good. For ease, I recommend you at the very least explain the criteria of how whoever or whatever the safety of all is entrusted is good. Part of comfort is having perceived control; part of that control is having some say or question in providing safety for themselves or entrusting that safety to another.
Imagine, for instance, a crime is committed or an accident in which rule breaking occurs. Neither society nor individual would be in good hands due said deviant action happening before prevention. Some amount of prevention itself would be obtainable by simply clarifying these rules for questioning and unsatisfied minds. Assumption of rules is insensate and poses an obtuse danger to the community. Ergo, your curt reply is a fallacy.
I request that the law enforcement make itself known for both questioning and interaction with community members. I assume a negative reply, of course, and thus am additionally requesting that certain community members be granted a permit to form such an organization.
You did not answer my other requests. Allow me to reiterate: 1. The Jail should be opened and renovated. The reasons why were outlined in my previous letter. 2. A more comprehensive guide to rules should be given to each family member upon arrival. As of this point you wish to wave this concern away. If you will not provide a strict list of rules, at the very least it is not unreasonable to provide a more detailed guide, especially for those of different cultures. 3. I would like to meet with you or some other authority figure in person.
Finally, there is very little fault to these requests, so I ask you to provide a more detailed, honest answer if you refuse. Personal reasons are only acceptable for you for request #3.
If every single request is impossible, I naturally inquire why.
Although I am no expert of architectural engineering, the Jail appears in mostly suitable condition. I would have explored inside the building, but it remains locked. There is neither a sign requesting the building not to be entered nor one that labels it as private property. It shall not be a test of your unspoken rules if I enter this building by requesting a locksmith to forge a key for it or hire someone to break into an office window. If it is truly impossible to renovate the Jail, I request that you notify contractors to build a new one.
Judging something as simple as letting residents know the rules beforehand as impossible is a mockery. If it is an issue of resources, I suggest you contact the residents en masse though the community network, which is both free and open to all. If it is an issue of not having written the specifics down, I volunteer to relay them to others. If it an issue of assumption of rules, it will not be too difficult to ask about crimes and their punishments one by one. If you an unable to answer these due to impossibility, I suspect either they have not been formed, you are intentionally withholding them and playing games with the safety and security of residents, or you do not believe that residents have a right to know the rules and punishments before hand. If the latter, I obviously argue the benefits to the contrary.
Impossibility to meet in person with you is reasonable, but what of other authority figures? I now question their existence.
I must implore you to stop this line of questioning. It is impossible to discuss how Holly Heights and it's judicial system is run with a civilian. Please leave matters such as this one up to those in charge.
Very well. Nonetheless, it has been a pleasure discussing these matters with you and obtaining what information I may. If I have put you in a sensitive position, I apologize, although I should hope you see my concern as reasonable. May future discussions be less harrowing.
Additionally, I am in need of few items from my world which cannot be found here. If you have the ability to obtain these items as you have obtained us, I request that you do so. These are comprehensive documents regarding public trials of Hell, Paradise, and Gensokyo and the resulting rulings in which I have participated. I also humbly request definite proof of my status as judge in my world. What comes to mind is either my Rod of Remorse, my Cleansed Crystal Mirror, or both. If you are not willing to obtain these items for whatever reason, I request something else of definite proof of judgeship from my world be given to me.
I retract my request for proof of judgeship in my home world; however, I continue to wait for the grant or denial of the request for the specified documents.
I have to ask you what these items are necessary for, as they mean absolutely nothing in the way of being official here and will not grant you authority.
They are indeed not meant for being official and will not grant any authority in and of themselves. After all, they are merely slips of paper and records of cases that have already been passed to the end. As stated in the previous letter, I wished to have them, or a copy of them, not for any proof of supposed authority here, but rather merely evidence of solely claimed authority in my home world. As you may know, evidence for such delicate matters are different from other professions. Someone here may claim to be a doctor and others will readily trust a given word and grant authority to operate; I do wonder if there is any reprimand for such an act. Conversely, someone claiming to be an officer may and should be questioned much more meticulously and provide evidence. Additionaly, the papers have much information that can be neither found nor obtained here or at the University. Of course, even evidence of authority in my home world will not function to authenticate authority here. Again, the intent of obtaining these papers is not for authority or realizing any official status but for the reasons clearly stated above.
Here by way of KUEC podcast (longtime linetser and fan of Ursula's delightful art, blogs, books, and comic). Thank you for sharing this recipe (as well as the other Eating Fresh recipes you post), Kevin. I made this for my family and best friend tonight and they absolutely loved it and could not stop eating it. And thanks for all the work you do putting the podcast together not only is it entertaining and informative (*odd* information, but disturbingly useful at times), but thanks to the podcast and Ursula's gardening blog posts I started gardening this year and I'm enjoying it a great deal, despite bug bites, backaches, forty-dollar single-strawberry crops (damn you, bunnies!), and occasional (alright, frequent) total bewilderment at the whims of Biology and Nature. Thanks again!
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[ handwritten letter ]
The benefits of the rule of law depend on how the community, government, and you the Lessor defines it. The advantages of substantive rule of law are the advantages of whatever rules are to be implemented: for example, the guarantee of basic human rights or the presumption of innocence or guilt. I recognize that the residents here appear to be a nexus of cultures, time, and places. This essence of chronotope displayed in such a tight society must be addressed to hold some semblance of community. The most basic of standards must be in order; more than likely these may be what is known to be of the majority and tested through time and universe. Although those here originate differently, there is little reason why there should not be tolerance for others and an intolerance for agreed-upon offenses and punishments thereof.
Upon arriving much information was given regarding the recreation, schooling, and town locations here. Unfortunately, no indication of community rules besides the guide of the basic law of the land, an allusion to a punishment for students who fail to attend class and a mild warning to "keep a tab" has been given. Ignorance does not plead guilty to the laws; it is as much a citizen's duty to know and understand these regulations and rights as the governing individuals are responsible to protect them. It is doubtful that the community this large does not have many more established rules that are served to benefit an individual's safety and the safety of the society as a whole, and thus ensure an equal opportunity for the pleasantries of mortal life. If such an official and more comprehensive book of laws and resulting punishments for breaking laws has already been established, I would like to request a copy for myself. In addition, I also recommend bestowing this most important book, or perhaps a more inclusive guide of rules, to every new resident. Knowing the laws and resulting punishment for a crime may discourage crimes, both committed willingly and unwillingly via ignorance . If parents are not be held responsible for their children's knowledge of the subject, then for the benefit of this society the professors in their schools should instruct the basics. It cannot be stressed enough that as it is the resident's duty to stay educated upon these basic regulations, it is those that are in charge of Holly Heights to provide the resources and information to those residents in order to promote a safe, stable, and pleasant community for all.
I must criticize the state of the Holly Heights Jail. First and foremost, it is quite unpleasant to see an institution of maintaining order in a less than suitable condition. Whether its un-use is due to lack of criminal activity or a far too incompetent justice system in this community is irrelevant. That it is in a decrepit state is less than comforting to residents. Furthermore, the building would be ill-fit to house any future prisoners, should they be unfortunate to resign there. With this in mind I ask you, Dear Lessor, to direct me to someone that will see the building be completely renovated for use. One must hesitate before using the saying "crime never sleeps" in this superficially pleasant town, but as the only judge in Holly Heights these same words convey how imperative it is that this project be undertaken and completed.
In closing, if at all possible I wish to meet and speak to you or anyone else of authority in Holly Heights in person about the state of the community, the safety of its residents, and the duties both resident, community, community authorities have to one another. An established, sustainable rule of law would be propitious for both residents and the overseers of this community and ensure an equal opportunity for happiness. Residents must be educated or have the opportunity to educate themselves on what is defined as a crime and what the resulting punishments are. As residents come from all over, so to speak, vagueness on assumed societal rules is both unreasonable and inadvisable. For comfort and security of the residents, the Jail should be renovated as soon as possible. Concern for the safety of residents is to be a priority. This is a good deed you may do.
Sincerely,
Eiki Shiki, Yamaxanadu
1416
no subject
When the rules are broken, it will be taken care of. Don't worry. It is in good hands.
,Your Landlord
no subject
I thank you for the reassurance; unfortunately, a simple letter of reassurance with no reason or evidence is not enough. Clear communication is obviously better, and it is to the benefit of all to know the rules beforehand to ensure the safety and comfort of the residents. One cannot expect no questions to be asked or no expectations to be held of these "hands" that an anonymous landlord deems as good. For ease, I recommend you at the very least explain the criteria of how whoever or whatever the safety of all is entrusted is good. Part of comfort is having perceived control; part of that control is having some say or question in providing safety for themselves or entrusting that safety to another.
Imagine, for instance, a crime is committed or an accident in which rule breaking occurs. Neither society nor individual would be in good hands due said deviant action happening before prevention. Some amount of prevention itself would be obtainable by simply clarifying these rules for questioning and unsatisfied minds. Assumption of rules is insensate and poses an obtuse danger to the community. Ergo, your curt reply is a fallacy.
I request that the law enforcement make itself known for both questioning and interaction with community members. I assume a negative reply, of course, and thus am additionally requesting that certain community members be granted a permit to form such an organization.
You did not answer my other requests. Allow me to reiterate:
1. The Jail should be opened and renovated. The reasons why were outlined in my previous letter.
2. A more comprehensive guide to rules should be given to each family member upon arrival. As of this point you wish to wave this concern away. If you will not provide a strict list of rules, at the very least it is not unreasonable to provide a more detailed guide, especially for those of different cultures.
3. I would like to meet with you or some other authority figure in person.
Finally, there is very little fault to these requests, so I ask you to provide a more detailed, honest answer if you refuse. Personal reasons are only acceptable for you for request #3.
Sincerely,
Eiki Shiki, Yamaxanadu
1416
no subject
Your requests were not answered because they are not possible. Those that break the rules will be dealt with accordingly.
,Your Landlord
no subject
If every single request is impossible, I naturally inquire why.
Although I am no expert of architectural engineering, the Jail appears in mostly suitable condition. I would have explored inside the building, but it remains locked. There is neither a sign requesting the building not to be entered nor one that labels it as private property. It shall not be a test of your unspoken rules if I enter this building by requesting a locksmith to forge a key for it or hire someone to break into an office window. If it is truly impossible to renovate the Jail, I request that you notify contractors to build a new one.
Judging something as simple as letting residents know the rules beforehand as impossible is a mockery. If it is an issue of resources, I suggest you contact the residents en masse though the community network, which is both free and open to all. If it is an issue of not having written the specifics down, I volunteer to relay them to others. If it an issue of assumption of rules, it will not be too difficult to ask about crimes and their punishments one by one. If you an unable to answer these due to impossibility, I suspect either they have not been formed, you are intentionally withholding them and playing games with the safety and security of residents, or you do not believe that residents have a right to know the rules and punishments before hand. If the latter, I obviously argue the benefits to the contrary.
Impossibility to meet in person with you is reasonable, but what of other authority figures? I now question their existence.
Sincerely,
Eiki Shiki, Yamaxanadu
1416
no subject
I must implore you to stop this line of questioning. It is impossible to discuss how Holly Heights and it's judicial system is run with a civilian. Please leave matters such as this one up to those in charge.
,Your Landlord
no subject
Very well. Nonetheless, it has been a pleasure discussing these matters with you and obtaining what information I may. If I have put you in a sensitive position, I apologize, although I should hope you see my concern as reasonable. May future discussions be less harrowing.
Additionally, I am in need of few items from my world which cannot be found here. If you have the ability to obtain these items as you have obtained us, I request that you do so. These are comprehensive documents regarding public trials of Hell, Paradise, and Gensokyo and the resulting rulings in which I have participated. I also humbly request definite proof of my status as judge in my world. What comes to mind is either my Rod of Remorse, my Cleansed Crystal Mirror, or both. If you are not willing to obtain these items for whatever reason, I request something else of definite proof of judgeship from my world be given to me.
Sincerely,
Eiki Shiki
1416
no subject
I retract my request for proof of judgeship in my home world; however, I continue to wait for the grant or denial of the request for the specified documents.
no subject
I have to ask you what these items are necessary for, as they mean absolutely nothing in the way of being official here and will not grant you authority.
,Your Landlord
no subject
They are indeed not meant for being official and will not grant any authority in and of themselves. After all, they are merely slips of paper and records of cases that have already been passed to the end. As stated in the previous letter, I wished to have them, or a copy of them, not for any proof of supposed authority here, but rather merely evidence of solely claimed authority in my home world. As you may know, evidence for such delicate matters are different from other professions. Someone here may claim to be a doctor and others will readily trust a given word and grant authority to operate; I do wonder if there is any reprimand for such an act. Conversely, someone claiming to be an officer may and should be questioned much more meticulously and provide evidence. Additionaly, the papers have much information that can be neither found nor obtained here or at the University. Of course, even evidence of authority in my home world will not function to authenticate authority here. Again, the intent of obtaining these papers is not for authority or realizing any official status but for the reasons clearly stated above.
Sincerely,
Eiki Shiki, Yamaxanadu
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