Chapter Seventy-Seven: Interview Program

"Excuse me, Miss Carl Lace, about your platform......"

"It's about reforming the health care system, increasing employment, and getting the right people for their rights."

A well-mannered female voice.

"Excuse me, Miss Carl Lace, what do you think about the fact that the disparity in the abilities of mutants and ordinary humans makes it impossible for the two races to coexist peacefully, and that one must destroy or enslave the other to end the current situation?"

She brushed the hair on her forehead, and then calmly replied:

"In the world, absolute fairness does not exist. The richest man in the world and the oil king...... Is there a difference between the congenital conditions of a child born in these families and a child born in Brooklyn? The answer is a definite one. This gap is often a hundred times greater than the 'gap between mutants and humans'. But are we trying to curb the rights of the rich and rich? Did we burn them at the stake? Do we forcibly strip them of their property? Do we have a march to get everyone who earns more than $200,000 a year out of the United States? We don't. Because the laws of our country restrict them in all respects, and their property is all legal. Of course, there is no need to show that expression, we all know that it is very likely that some of the wealth of those bigwigs is unknown...... But we discriminate against mutants more than we discriminate against the rich. I know that a child who was discriminated against at school just because she was free to change the color of her hair, a little privilege that she didn't need to dye her hair for the rest of her life, tried to commit suicide by slitting her wrists last weekend — she was innocent, kind, introverted, loved to read, and she was only eleven years old. Now that the percentage of mutants in our country is gradually rising, it is likely that your neighbor, a young man with a talent for football, is a mutant who is a living human like us, an American citizen who loves his country, and is always ready to give his life for democracy and freedom. I'm standing here to speak for these people. Now in the United States, according to incomplete statistics, the number of mutants is about 10 million, which is equivalent to one in every 30 people being mutants, and this number is increasing year by year. Mutants are an issue that can no longer be ignored, and my mission is to be a bridge, a bridge between mutants and natural people. ”

"Miss Carl Lace, in an interview yesterday, the Republican ...... Uh, someone questioned your identity and age. Think you're not qualified enough to run for the presidency......"

"Nonsense. I am aware that my appearance may have caused some unnecessary misunderstandings, but I would like to reiterate that I am over forty years old, and I was born in the United States and have lived there for more than thirty years...... And what may be some of the eye-catching looks is just the result of my innate mutant genes, which are difficult to age and stay in their current shape forever...... This is an advantage in one way, but it is also a disadvantage in another. Can you believe that I'm still going to be asked to show my ID when I enter a bar now? I said I was an adult, and then they kept asking me if I had stolen my ID card from my parents...... Of course, I'm just using the analogy that I almost never go to a bar, and please don't think of me as an alcoholic president who would knock on the door at two o'clock in the middle of the night. ”

A soft laugh.

"Miss Carl Lace, as far as we can tell, you are not married? Do you have a boyfriend? In fact, there are a lot of viewers who are very interested in this. If this doesn't concern your privacy, can you answer that question for us? ”

"Hahaha...... Well, for all the obvious reasons you can guess, I ...... It's hard to find a boyfriend, which isn't a bad thing because it allows me to focus on my work. Well, I used to talk about a boyfriend, and at a very young age, and then I woke up to the ability and scared him away. It's an unfortunate story, and since then I've been thinking about why people are so ...... mutants Make chalk of one and cheese of the other. There is no doubt that in my life, I have met many normal people who do not discriminate against us and treat us very well, may God bless these kind people. However, the inevitable problem is that almost every mutant has been treated differently, and we have all been discriminated against, feared...... There is no denying this question. This is a fact that is happening everywhere in the country, and it is right under everyone's nose, and we cannot turn a blind eye. When facing a problem, running away is not the right choice, what should be done is to face the problem head-on and then solve it. That's what I'm here for. ”

"So, there's a lot of viewers who are curious, Miss Carl Lace, what ......is your mutant ability?"

"As for my abilities, I know that you have already done a detailed investigation. That's right, my ability to slow down aging in addition to basic age has a comparative ...... Rare traits. I can communicate with anything, and I would like to respectfully express my personal opinion, which I believe is a necessary trait to be president. The president doesn't have to be the smartest person in the whole country, he doesn't have to be the most powerful person in the country, he doesn't have to be the most charismatic person in the country, and of course, the necessary charisma is also an indispensable trait. But I think a good American president must be someone who listens to others. He has the obligation and responsibility to listen to the voice of every citizen and solve the difficulties he encounters. ”

"Miss Carl Lace, could you please put on a show for us, you have a special personal ability?"

"Oh? It's simple. For example...... Your glasses, it's begging for help. Cracks are forming inside the left bracket, and if it hits it a few more times, it's likely that it will be retired early and will no longer be able to serve you. ”

"Oh?! That's amazing, Miss Carl Lace, and you have a wide range of applications. ”

"Sometimes, ability is also a burden. I'll quote the famous saying of the Avengers' popular superhero, the masked hero known as Spider-Man: With great power comes great responsibility. I don't think any of you have ever experienced that even when you sleep, your pillow complains that you tender it. In fact, this also reminds you that the abilities that mutants get are often not convenient for them, and even bring considerable trouble to their lives. There are some mutants who are deeply distressed by their uncontrollable abilities, and some people uncontrollably absorb the physical strength of people who are close to them, which makes them afraid to even interact with people, causing them a huge psychological burden. In the people who are feared and misunderstood, there are many things that only they can understand...... Distress. ”

"When it comes to the uncontrollable power of mutants, there are calls from the audience outside the stadium. The viewer said: There are dangerous mutants with terrifying powers, and even one person can destroy a city. In this case, we have to choose to exterminate all the mutants. ”

"I think this viewer may have fallen into some kind of misunderstanding. We know that there are many evil forces in this world, and there are many powerful forces with strong force, and they are a major security threat to our country. Take, for example, Latvia in Europe...... Well, I don't think I need to mention that gentleman's name. Hint: Iron Mask and Cloak, the leader of a certain country. We can use those powerful mutants as a strategic weapon, and we can restrain each other. Evil mutants are like weapons of evil forces, they are dangerous and must be eradicated with all their might. But is it precisely because of the danger of this weapon that we should weaken our own strength, and instead of using this powerful force, we should discriminate against them? I don't think every sane American citizen would do such a thing. We should be friends with them, love them, love them, because they have the strength to protect us and protect the dignity of our country. In the face of such a powerful force, we should not fear them, but try to control them. Like the progress of science, every revolution in technology has brought panic, but now, these forces are benefiting our lives. In the early days, the development of the atomic bomb helped us win World War II. More recently, Stark Industries' Ark reactor is solving an energy problem that has plagued our country for decades – and we are ignoring the hand of friendship that stretches out to move forward if we turn down the opportunity to enter a new era...... Our civilization may still be in the Stone Age. ”

"Miss Carl Lace, listen to what you mean, you want to express that the gradual emergence of mutants is some kind of ...... The inevitability of the times? ”

"That's right, that's what I meant. I think every viewer should understand this: the emergence of mutants is inevitable and irreversible. We can't erase them with violence, mutant genes may exist in each of us, what we need to do is to prepare for this new era. This new generation that shines because of mutants and superheroes, a new generation of technological and productivity that is advancing by leaps and bounds - humanity, this race that is gradually evolving to a new stage, our golden age. ”

"The Golden Age? That's encouraging, Miss Carl Lace. Ah, the question from the audience: Do you believe in the existence of God? ”

The woman seemed to be overwhelmed by the question, and she was rarely silent for ten seconds during the show.

"Yes. I believe in God. ”

"I note that your wording does not seem to refer to the God of Christianity, but to ...... A god in some philosophical sense? If I'm not mistaken. ”

"Is there a difference? Is there a difference between a god in a philosophical sense and a God in a theological sense? In other words, God is a silhouette of the omnipotent, omniscient God that I believe in, and from your point of view, then He is God, and from my point of view, He is...... God. So, yes, you can consider me as a believer. God bless America, and God bless the people of America. ”

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I went to the construction site today, and I came back at half past eight from morning to evening.

I'll see if I can write another chapter before I go to bed.