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[merchantboom]

After several hours of research and interviews, I have come to a rather startling decision. The City’s police force has no legitimate legal leg to stand on. Herein I will discuss the source of these findings, as well as the possible ramifications should this situation remain unchanged. While the presence of the City’s police force, hereafter

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[faeriewhocanlie]

I didn't even know that the City didn't have any laws.. It was smart of you to catch that.

The only problem I can see is that it will probably be really hard for all of the citizens to agree on accepted rules. The City is full of such a huge variety of people with really different morals of what is right and wrong.

[merchantboom]

Then we are better set to allow a select few to decide what is right and wrong and force those views upon us?

[faeriewhocanlie]

I'm not saying that. I'm just saying it might take a long time for everyone to agree on a set of rules. Maybe we should all just vote.

[merchantboom]

The means through which the codices are determined should be one that allows all to equally influence them. Voting does seem the most expedient course of action, though a system should be developed to expedite the process.

[milkshaking]

Hmf. Rules.

[merchantboom]

You would prefer that the police be allowed to do whatever they want?

[milkshaking]

They would be allowed to do what they want as much as everyone else could, like you said.

[merchantboom]

And for those unable to protect themselves from the desires and wills of others?

[browning_baby]

... you're not really helping here.

[merchantboom]

I maintain that without proper codices the current police force is nothing more than, or less than, any other organization.

[browning_baby]

The current police force is committed to keeping the moral citizens of the city safe.

[merchantboom]

And it is a goal which many in the city would support, but who decides what they may or may not do, and to whom? Is it really sound for the police to punish someone for doing what they do not consider wrong?

[sealedinscales]

You are... hmph. And why would a goblin care about codes of law?

[merchantboom]

As a citizen of the City, I find the lack of laws to be very disturbing. What is to protect me from others in the city?

[sealedinscales]

Why protect a rodent from jackals? Do you really think the deities care for your well-being?

[merchantboom]

Protection from the beings that govern this place is, at best, limited. I seek, instead, protection from other citizens.

[stylish_bastard]

Impressive.

I find myself to be in full agreement, Mr. Airflyer, although I suspect your motivations to be less than... pure.

[private, unhackable]

I would strongly suggest that you, along with a number of likeminded and concerned citizens, draw up some rudimentary guidelines for the current Warden's perusal.

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[merchantboom]

Nominating yourself Mr. Vetinari?