Chapter 275: Everyone is Bob, I Have a Dream
As we all know, the United States is a country of immigrants.
It has also always prided itself on being ethnically inclusive and multicultural.
Freedom, democracy, and opportunity......
This is a beautiful illusion created by the upper classes and the political elite.
It seems that once you reach this land, you will be able to live a better life and start a new life.
But just as sweet dreams are always woken up by cold reality, bubbles are always punctured by the cruel status quo.
Many low-level people have crossed the ocean to come here, only to find that the so-called "American dream" is just an outright lie.
They are still doing the hardest work, receiving the lowest wages, and being oppressed and ostracized as thieves who steal opportunities.
Special environment, special soil, can naturally produce different fruits.
In the fifties and sixties, racial violence was nothing new.
In 1917, conflict broke out in the city of Saint-Louis.
The cause was a black driver who was speeding and changing lanes at will, and was caught by white police, during which there were physical altercations and violent behavior, which led to a siege.
It then deteriorated, intensified, and turned into a brawl.
Gunshots rang out, and some blacks were shot and fell to the ground, causing mass riots.
After the incident, the government dispatched 16,000 soldiers of the National Guard to the streets to suppress it, and it was able to be quelled.
During this period, 312 houses were destroyed, 48 people were killed and more than 100 were injured.
This was the beginning of the turmoil.
Just two years later, in Chicago in 1919, the same vicious incident occurred, killing 38 people, injuring 537 others, and causing more than two million dollars in property damage.
Racial conflicts, which intensified like a spreading plague, appeared in cities such as Detroit and New York in the same year.
Therefore, the beautiful scenery of this lighthouse country has actually been repeated many times in history.
Party politics has led to the tearing of society, and the general election every four years is just a game in which one group of elites replaces another group of elites and takes turns to sit in the bank.
People either choose a jerk that is pleasing to the eye, or another jerk that is not so pleasing to the eye.
What appears to be a democratic choice is actually meaningless for minorities and marginalized people.
As a result, they can only vent once in a while.
In this way, to express your dissatisfaction.
For example, in 1916, the black leader Dupos said, "Violence is the most effective way for blacks and other minorities to escape white oppression."
This sentence was widely recognized by the black community, and whenever the discrimination fermented and expanded, they would take to the streets, protesting, and starting a "zero-dollar purchase" campaign.
This situation will not be alleviated until the advent of the black pastor Martin Luther King.
The latter led the nonviolent civil rights movement, which called on blacks to march and protest in an organized and probable manner, rather than simply using violence.
Of course, all of this is an exposition of history.
At this point in time, Martin Luther King Jr. is still working as an assistant pastor at an Ebenezer Baptist church.
It was seventeen years before he became a black leader and delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
And a rights defense movement of blacks, minorities, and marginalized people, which has never appeared in history, is slowly unfolding with a vigorous posture.
"I'm for Bob! This is a persecution of blacks! Those damn bastards! Shit elites in suits and leather shoes, pretending to be big shots, they trample on our lives! ”
A big black guy yells angrily at the camera, and speaks rhythmically, as if he is singing rap.
"I support Bob too! There is no shame in being gay! We also need to be treated right! Burn those prejudiced guys! ”
A middle-aged man dressed in fancy clothes with foundation on his face holding a sign.
"Bob is innocent! He is like those abused and abandoned little animals, powerless to resist in the face of human brutality! He deserves justice! ”
A member from the Animal Rescue Alliance, with tears in his eyes, said with grief and indignation.
"Allah will bless Bob, he is a good man."
A religious person blessed.
Interviews were streaming on television, and in just one day, Bob, who was originally unknown, became a household name.
Then there was a march that grew in size.
The enthusiastic melon-eating crowd took to the streets, even though they didn't know Bob and didn't care about the affirmative action movement.
But since everyone is doing it, so what's the point in joining in.
In this way, it can also show the inner sense of justice.
If neighbors and friends ask about it in the future, you can also add a little more talking points.
As a result, standing in front of the Essex Tower in Manhattan, more and more people poured in.
The traffic around was almost paralyzed, and even the police who came to maintain order in the back and the police cars were stopped outside.
Such a battle gave Mr. Omen a headache.
He has always kept a low profile and avoided appearing in public.
The sudden exposure, as well as being in the spotlight, made Mr. Omen a little confused.
He called the White House as soon as possible, and the president's private line was connected, and a reproachful voice came from there-
"What's going on? Nathaniel, I told you that it's okay to capture mutants, but don't make a big deal and get into trouble. ”
In the brainwashing of the President by Kang the Conqueror, Mr. Omen is set up as the latter's best friend and most trusted helper.
"I don't know what's going on. It's also not like some kind of mutant organized protest march with blacks, gays, animal protection societies and religious people...... I don't understand why they're so excited. It has nothing to do with them! ”
Mr. Omen is bewildered, and for the guy named Bob, mutants have become the most inconspicuous label on him.
"Respond as soon as possible, issue a clarification statement, and tell New Yorkers through the media that you have nothing to do with this persecution scandal."
The president's thinking was clear, and he said in a deep voice: "Even if a similar incident really happens, then Essex Biotech and the government must be uninformed." ”
"It's a ...... to leave everything to the outsourcing team to commit this heinous crime Frantic temporary workers. ”
Mr. Omen silently jotted it down, then said a few words before hanging up.
He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at the crowd, a hint of coldness on the corner of his mouth.
With government support, official scrubbing, and a rabble march, Essex Biotech couldn't shake its foundations.
"Hmph, a little fight."
Mr. Omen's eyes were contemptuous, watching the farce, waiting for it to end.
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"This is the beginning."
Luke slowly cut the beef from his plate with a knife and fork, and Howard sat across from him.
"Mr. Omen, and the federal government have underestimated that racism is a powder keg piled up on top of each other, and if ignited, it can explode with astonishing destructive power."
In the fifties and sixties of the twentieth century, racial violence in American cities was mainly concentrated between blacks and whites.
Its roots lie in the political oppression and economic exploitation of blacks by whites under the historical apartheid system.
This led to the growing nationalist sentiment of the blacks in the fifties, which went to extremes.
Robert Williamsmin, the black *** leader who is currently active in major cities, has long made it clear -
"We cannot tolerate those who have been unfair to us in court. We must punish them. If it is necessary to curb lynching, then we are willing to do so. ”
"Our only logical and successful answer is to counter the ...... of large-scale organized violence with mass organized violence."
"Molotov cocktails, lye and sulfuric acid bombs can all be widely used, and the self-defense war of minorities will be won."
These are the opinions expressed by the black leader.
In fact, before Martin Luther King Jr. came along, every so-called "leader" advocated the demonstration of "black power" through violence.
A simple and crude way that not only conforms to the black way of thinking, but also quickly accumulates popularity.
"Are you going to turn this farce into an affirmative action movement?"
Howard realizes that Luke doesn't just want to win in public opinion and drive Essex Biotech into the dust.
"How is it possible, I don't intend to be a leader of the people, and I don't want to win votes — and even if I do, it's the white people who unite the elites, and they're the vote base that every president needs."
Luke shrugged his shoulders and chuckled, "I'm just exposing the country's problems for everyone to see." ”
"Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, and Miami...... Ethnic minority conflicts occur almost every year. ”
"Black, Palestinian, Hispanic...... Ultra-nationalism began to spread. ”
"Bob was the fuse, and the mutants were an excuse to ignite people's anger, and then Essex Biotech became the target of the vent."
Howard looked thoughtfully into the direction of the Essex Mansion through the glass window.
The night was getting darker, but the flow of people gathered was unabated.
Someone has even begun to give speeches, and it is none other than Robert Williamsmine, the black leader who advocates violence.
To sum up his hoarse, passionate speech.
The idea is that black people need equal rights, and they need a legal status that is not discriminated against, not discriminated against, and not exploited and persecuted.
The focus is on more jobs, better education, and eligibility to run for president — the last one being key.
"I just put a guy named Bob in the public eye. There are many labels attached to his body, and those who have interests will make some ...... through the labels related to themselves Activity. ”
Luke wiped the corners of his mouth, Robert Williamsmin may be the first to stand up, but not the last.
Sure enough, it didn't take long for a gay man from Chicago to speak out.
She is a woman who speaks to the vulnerability of the gay community and calls for women's rights -
"This incident made me tremble with anger, cold sweat all over my body on a hot day, cold hands and feet, can this country still be better?"
"As a woman, and as a gay man, how do I have to live to satisfy the 'mainstream'? Society is full of discrimination and injustice against us, when will marginalized people like me really stand up? ”
Hearing this, the woman who was originally responsible for eating melons instantly joined the protest procession.
The crowd of people gathered outside was unconsciously divided into different circles.
"I have only one question."
Howard watched for a moment, then withdrew his gaze.
"How did you find that...... Bob's? ”
Luke smiled and replied, "He doesn't exist." ”
"To be precise, there's a guy named Bob, who is an Ipsilon-class mutant, the genetically defective kind."
"He was arrested by Essex Biotech last week and then died in the lab."
"But this Bob, he's not gay, even though he's been with a few hippies, he's not an animal activist, even though he's had a rabbit, he's not religious......"
"It doesn't really matter. The key is that he is an alcoholic, drug addict, self-degenerate, and is at the bottom of society. ”
Howard seemed to understand and frowned: "Bob represents the bottom, those who are struggling in the mud, they will resonate with this image." ”
"Bingo."
Luke snapped his fingers and smiled, "Even if Mr. Omen investigates clearly and tells the truth, it won't be useful." ”
"People will blame Bob's depravity on the policies of this country, the discrimination of whites against blacks, the rejection of homosexuals by the mainstream, the persecution of marginalized people by the elites......"
"Why? Because Bob represents them. ”
Howard was stunned for a few seconds before he said, "That's why you didn't involve Captain Rodgers." ”
"That's right. Struggle, game, the rules of these games are actually competing for the lower limit, and people like Steve can't adapt to it. ”
Luke nodded and stood up.
"Bob already has so many supporters, it's time for the mutants to come in."
If this protest had been confined to mutants and large corporations, it would not have caused such a sensation at all.
"For Bob, for justice!"
In front of the Essex Mansion, a mutant stood on the steps.
Through his ability, like a trumpet, he transmits his voice far and wide.
Then, he burst into the gate blocked by the security guards.
Next, a dozen more people committed similar acts.
Their actions caused a commotion in the crowd.
Like a tidal wave, they crowded into the door of the Essex Building.
"Superman shows up and stops the riot, this is the last scene."
Luke, witnessing the intensifying and uncontrollable riots, walked to the balcony and rose from the ground.
He flew straight to Mr. Omen's office, where the floor-to-ceiling windows were melted by the heat and the wind poured in.
Facing the other party's frightened eyes, Luke said softly: "My time is limited, so I won't give you a chance to leave a last word this time." ”
He took a step forward, and the entire building shook.
The terrifying aura was like a tsunami and pressed on Mr. Omen.
Before he could say anything, the whole person exploded into a mass of rotten flesh and blood.
"It's Superman!"
"He's back!"
“……”
The crowd of people saw the tall figure standing tall in the sky.
Dark red cape, fluttering like a flag.
Luke's appearance brought the riot that was heading out of control to a halt abruptly.
On his face, a gentle smile appeared.
"Nathaniel Essex, who confessed to his crimes. He hurt you, he hurt Bob, and he got the punishment he deserved. ”
"A hundred years ago, a great American signed the ......"
A loud and powerful voice reverberates.
"I Have a Dream", began to chant.