Op-Ed: Help Us Find Out What The Hell's Happening

This term in Europeia has been an exciting and controversial one. From the loss of the recruiting system to the battles between the President and the Senate to the recent referendum and Attorney General battle, and, finally, to this explosive election/campaign season, no one can deny that it's been like a roller-coaster ride.

But one issue seems to have come to dominate recent events: The supposed revelation that a newcomer to Europeia, Aexnidaral, is a notorious interregional criminal, with a record of porn-spamming, among other things. Emphasis here? Supposed.

The reaction in the region was, at first, shock and relief. Many comments were "Thank you, Anumia and HEM and Lethen for acting quickly and decisively", or something similar. As time has gone by, assertions continued to be made. One thing that was noticed was a lack of evidence. Claims and charges were made, but on the basis of word alone. And it turned out that, in other regions, Aexnidaral was saying he was innocent, pushing for a trial, an interregional tribunal, some way to prove his innocence.

And that's where it all came to a head.

President Falconias released a statement stating that Aexnidaral did nothing wrong, and that he should have his status restored in full. Supreme Chancellor HEM came, and before you knew it there was a smack-down, full-out verbal brawl between the two of them.

This Europeian Observer writer has this to say: You both came out of that looking bad. The comments and claims made were damaging both to each of you, and to the region.

And, following that up, this writer asks: Who is in charge? It is known that HEM and Lethen and Anumia were involved, and it appears that the first two are leading the investigation. But it is unclear. Should the President have been notified? Maybe, maybe not. Also unclear. What is going on? It is currently unknown what the status of things are. Many times it was heard that North East Somerset had the information proving Aexnidaral was involved. However, it has also been claimed that he will not be providing a report and/or the evidence needed. Why not? Also unclear. And, picking up from there, where is the evidence? I've seen evidence supplied by Aexnidaral, although I will admit to not having inspected it closely. I will post those images to let you see for yourself. Who else has seen the evidence supposedly proving that Aexnidaral was involved? Have the Admins seen all or any of the evidence? Also unclear. Was the process of banning Aexnidaral correct? At first, many said yes. Now? Unclear.

As it currently stands, this writer is confused, and wants to know what the hell is going on. I have refrained from taking any one side because neither side has, in my opinion, proven that they have solid evidence.

However, I have concerns, some of which are probably shared with other citizens:

1) How will this affect our relationships with other regions? The Kodiak Republic is where this writer first heard and saw Aexnidaral bring up his innocence. Senior government officials there have questioned the process and how Europeia operates. It is almost certain that there are other regions who have similar qualms. It is also certain that there are other regions who feel very strongly that we shouldn't be backing off of Aexnidaral, and that he is what others said he was: a notorious criminal, friend and accomplice to other notorious criminals.

2) Where do we go from here? This writer saw words that will be very hard to walk back from, both from the President and the Supreme Chancellor. How can we citizens know what will happen?

3) Legally, this appears to be in murky waters. Do we have a trial? Should we have a trial? What crimes can he officially be charged with? Who will prosecute? Who will defend? Will a foreign attorney be allowed to represent Aexnidaral, or will he even represent himself?

With these questions, and more, this writer warily turns towards the Presidential debate, the Senatorial and Presidential campaigns, and the other issues pressing down on the mind.
 
Yes, at one point I was good friends with Leo, and Neo.

You can ask Nedinud, you can find the court cases.

I was a Magistrate when a court case came up about keeping them banned.

I was heavily opposed to releasing the ban, and letting them come back into Kodiak. In fact, I was so opposed to letting them back in, and keeping the ban that prevented them from coming back; I was pressured to relieve myself from that case, and in the end resigned over the issue.
 
I think we are in a very precarious place. But I also know, being in a role that is both political and apolitical it's not always my job to look good.

I understand that there are concerns, and I expressed the same concerns to Lethen and Anumia. I am frustrated, as everyone is, that this has become a political issue on both sides.

My goal now is to ensure that the facts are displayed and that truth prevails over passion. If Falconias shares that goal, then I do not think we will fall astray in this debate again.
 
I agree. If we would just have a damned trial, maybe everything could be cleared up. As it stands, we're not moving anywhere.
 
It is the right of the accused to have a trial. I urge the prosecution to set it up ASAP.
 
Other regions be damned. No region should ever think that they can gossip and bad-mouth Europeia's internal affairs.

As I see it, Europeia respects the prerogative of every other region to do as it wishes within the confines of interregional law but when other regions complain, you know what I'll say?

"F**k off, Europeia does things its own way unlike your backwater, despotic, knee-jerk region."

Obviously, a little more diplomatically, but the gist of it is the same. I would also be vehemently against any sort of interregional tribunal - that would imply that :
  • Our Court system isn't good enough
  • Europeia is subordinate to the whim of a hodge-podge of foreigners.
Screw any region that dares to comment.
 
Other regions be damned. No region should ever think that they can gossip and bad-mouth Europeia's internal affairs.

As I see it, Europeia respects the prerogative of every other region to do as it wishes within the confines of interregional law but when other regions complain, you know what I'll say?

"F**k off, Europeia does things its own way unlike your backwater, despotic, knee-jerk region."

Obviously, a little more diplomatically, but the gist of it is the same. I would also be vehemently against any sort of interregional tribunal - that would imply that :
  • Our Court system isn't good enough
  • Europeia is subordinate to the whim of a hodge-podge of foreigners.
Screw any region that dares to comment.
More or less, I agree. You're so poetic, Hyanygo. :p
 
Other regions be damned. No region should ever think that they can gossip and bad-mouth Europeia's internal affairs.

As I see it, Europeia respects the prerogative of every other region to do as it wishes within the confines of interregional law but when other regions complain, you know what I'll say?

"F**k off, Europeia does things its own way unlike your backwater, despotic, knee-jerk region."

Obviously, a little more diplomatically, but the gist of it is the same. I would also be vehemently against any sort of interregional tribunal - that would imply that :
  • Our Court system isn't good enough
  • Europeia is subordinate to the whim of a hodge-podge of foreigners.
Screw any region that dares to comment.
I actually...agree with Hyanygo. :unsure:
 
I totally agree too.

For other regions to meddle in our internal affairs shows a flagrant disrespect for our sovereignty, and should be considered a diplomatic gaffe, at the very least, if not an international incident.
 
Other regions be damned. No region should ever think that they can gossip and bad-mouth Europeia's internal affairs.

As I see it, Europeia respects the prerogative of every other region to do as it wishes within the confines of interregional law but when other regions complain, you know what I'll say?

"F**k off, Europeia does things its own way unlike your backwater, despotic, knee-jerk region."

Obviously, a little more diplomatically, but the gist of it is the same. I would also be vehemently against any sort of interregional tribunal - that would imply that :
  • Our Court system isn't good enough
  • Europeia is subordinate to the whim of a hodge-podge of foreigners.
Screw any region that dares to comment.
Hear, hear!
 
Other regions be damned. No region should ever think that they can gossip and bad-mouth Europeia's internal affairs.

As I see it, Europeia respects the prerogative of every other region to do as it wishes within the confines of interregional law but when other regions complain, you know what I'll say?

"F**k off, Europeia does things its own way unlike your backwater, despotic, knee-jerk region."

Obviously, a little more diplomatically, but the gist of it is the same. I would also be vehemently against any sort of interregional tribunal - that would imply that :
  • Our Court system isn't good enough
  • Europeia is subordinate to the whim of a hodge-podge of foreigners.
Screw any region that dares to comment.
I actually...agree with Hyanygo. :unsure:
Me too.
 
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