Post by Fewms on Oct 2, 2009 14:01:40 GMT
EDITOR'S ADDRESS
-Editor in Chief Elera
We are living in interesting times, Comrades. Not because we wish to, but because the foreign powers will not rest until they have subjugated us. Those powers have seen us rise toward the greatness we deserve, and they fear they will lose any chance to control us. They speak of wanting us to become "civilised" and to advance toward glory, but they do not see the value of our civilisation compared the decadent self-promotion of their lands, and when we show signs of advancing far enough to surpass them economically, they threaten to destroy us.
The Papyrus, the City of Djelibeybi, and the People of Klatch have come under attack as they never have before. Not only has the Green Slab threatened to denounce us, it has enlisted creators to act on their behalf. Creators formerly loyal to the Cause of improving the technology of The Papyrus have been turned against us, and induced to abandon us. Because we will not allow these foreign powers to dictate the contents of our beloved newspaper, they will oppose us at every turn.
But we serve you, the People of Klatch, and we would rather struggle and express ourselves freely for your benefit and on your behalf, than take the vast riches offered if we were only willing submit to the control of the foreign powers. We will not be controlled by the newspapers of Agatea, nor the creators of Ankh-Morpork. We will be free, even at the cost of poverty.
-Editor in Chief Elera
We are living in interesting times, Comrades. Not because we wish to, but because the foreign powers will not rest until they have subjugated us. Those powers have seen us rise toward the greatness we deserve, and they fear they will lose any chance to control us. They speak of wanting us to become "civilised" and to advance toward glory, but they do not see the value of our civilisation compared the decadent self-promotion of their lands, and when we show signs of advancing far enough to surpass them economically, they threaten to destroy us.
The Papyrus, the City of Djelibeybi, and the People of Klatch have come under attack as they never have before. Not only has the Green Slab threatened to denounce us, it has enlisted creators to act on their behalf. Creators formerly loyal to the Cause of improving the technology of The Papyrus have been turned against us, and induced to abandon us. Because we will not allow these foreign powers to dictate the contents of our beloved newspaper, they will oppose us at every turn.
But we serve you, the People of Klatch, and we would rather struggle and express ourselves freely for your benefit and on your behalf, than take the vast riches offered if we were only willing submit to the control of the foreign powers. We will not be controlled by the newspapers of Agatea, nor the creators of Ankh-Morpork. We will be free, even at the cost of poverty.