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<p> Hi Steemers! I am happy to present my new anarchy themed novel! I will post the entire book for free via steemit posts, a chapter or two at a time. </p>
<p> Title: Will </p>
<p>Genre: Science Fiction, Political Thriller, Comedy </p>
<p>Synopsis: Early 30th Century Earth is literally divided by a mysterious wall. On the dark side of the wall, millions suffer from mind control, despotic rulers, war, pain, and suffering. On the light side of the wall, it is the complete opposite. There is peace, freedom, and prosperity. One day a man from the dark side manages to get to the other side, a fateful event which will change the world forever. </p>
<p>Happy Reading! Please share! </p>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong> <strong>To begin reading from the beginning, refer to my earlier steemit posts on my old steemit account gymrat73 or download the book for free on my blog @</strong> <strong>Makingtheoligarchyobsolete.blogspot.com</strong> </p>
<p> . “Did everyone hear our wise Vintage here say ‘they keep order with laws’?” A resounding yes came the reply. “So now I must ask, if you could possibly give us a rough idea of how many laws there are in your illustrious paradise?” Vintage answered, “There are thousands of laws, everybody knows that.” Vintage slapped his thigh and chuckled. “Thousands of laws! My goodness, do you know all of them?” Vintage scoffed, “Of course not, that’s not possible! Nobody could remember them all!” “Very well, my man, of course not. Would you indulge us with just one, please?” “Well, coffee is illegal.” </p>
<p>The crowd was now out of control. Jovius feigned shock on his face and grabbed his chest as if he were having a heart attack. “Did you say coffee is illegal?” “That’s what I said.” “Oh wise one, do you know how laws work on this side of the world?” “No, but I’d be quite interested to learn.” “That’s what I like to hear, Vintage! We live in accordance with something called Natural Law!” “What’s Natural Law?” asked Vintage with deadpan innocence. </p>
<p> This stupefied the crowd. How could someone be so ignorant? Was he really from the other side, or was this an ingenious act? “I’m elated you asked, my newfound partner in banter! I’m truly elated, as is our crowd, I’m sure! Natural Law is the law of the universe, of course! Natural Law is universal, non-man-made, binding, and immutable conditions that govern the consequences of behavior. Natural Law is a body of Universal Spiritual Laws which act as the governing dynamics of consciousness. </p>
<p>Now, if we could examine your great and wise coffee prohibition for a moment, dear sir. The basic moral law of the universe boils down to this. Don’t harm or steal from others! Isn’t it beautiful! Everything else is perfectly ‘legal’, to use one of your terms. However, anything in contradiction to Natural Law, such as man’s law tends to be, is unlawful, wrong, and is not to be obeyed. So now I ask, does coffee harm others or steal from others?” Even Vintage knew this obvious answer. “No, of course it doesn’t.” “Very good! Somebody give this man a victual! Please, victuals, victuals!” he urged the crowd. </p>
<p>An energetic young woman ran onto the stage and handed a misty green cocktail to Vintage. “Thank you, my dear, how generous. And now, Vintage, here is the sixty-four thousand cups of coffee question! Why is coffee illegal, if you stated before that the laws in your utopia keep order? Can you enlighten us with an explanation? And for bonus cup number sixty-four thousand and one, can you say if coffee being illegal is in accordance with Natural Law?” “Well, I’m not sure. Perhaps it’s illegal so people don’t have health problems from drinking it.” “Ohhhhhhhh! Wrong answer, my friend! You have the right to put anything in your body and nobody has the right to tell you that you can’t! That, dear Vintage, is called FREEDOM!” he yelled as he pumped his fist in the air. The crowd went wild with cheers. </p>
<p>“Well, my friend, I don’t want to completely sap your abundant mental energy, but would you be so kind as to indulge us in a bit more dialogue?” “I’d be delighted!” Vintage yelled as he gulped down the rest of his cocktail. “That’s the spirit!” Jovius prodded his partner. “Where you come from, do people engage in trade amongst themselves?” “Yes, it’s a necessity, of course.” “Are there any laws regarding trade which impose restrictions?” “Oh yes, you can’t just trade with anyone. That would be chaotic.” The crowd, sensing the irony which Vintage obviously did not, that he was making such a statement at a trade show and festival, roared with laughter in utter disbelief. </p>
<p> “And so it appears that there are laws which restrict trade. Is that right?” “Yes, absolutely.” “And how are these laws enforced?” “Well, there are lots of people involved in trade laws. Lawyers, police, bureaucrats, lots of people. I’m not sure how it all works, really.” “Are these laws enforced under the threat of violence?” “Yeah, sometimes.” “And how is this army of people calling themselves lawyers, police, and so forth, compensated?” “They’re paid with tax money.” There was a huge collective gasp in the crowd. Jovius laughed and bellowed, “Tax? What is the definition of tax?” There was no response. “I can see you need some assistance. I hear the gears grinding in that pretty little head of yours. Don’t worry, I’ll help you! Not to fear! To tax means to make demands on, burden, strain! So let me see if I have this straight. You strain and labor in order to pay people so that they can restrict your trade? You pay for your own unlawful restrictions, in other words?” </p>
<p> The crowd was oozing shock and awe in their laughter. How absurd! “Well, it’s not unlawful, but yes.” Jovius slapped his head and shouted in disbelief, “But have we not established that any of man’s laws which are in contradiction to Natural Law are unlawful and not to be obeyed?” “I suppose.” “To make sure that trade is allowed under Natural Law, let’s answer one more simple question. Does trade hurt others or steal from others?</p>
<p> “No, trade is generally beneficial.” “Wonderful answer! So, it stands to reason, that trade is not to be regulated by man’s law is that right, my friend? If Natural Law has not been broken, then the action is lawful?” “That seems to be correct, I suppose.” “And if man’s law hinders your trade, which might contribute to your suffering, then it stands to reason that this so-called law violates natural law, causes suffering, and therefore should not be obeyed? “That appears to be logical and moral, I guess.” “Then why do so many people obey so-called laws which cause suffering in your world?” “That’s a good question, I’m sure I don’t know.” </p>
<p> “The answer is simple, my good man! Your people obey man’s law and take actions in violation of Natural Law because you have external government, which we have already established as external mind control!” The crowd was awestruck with disbelief and on the verge of chuckled teardrops. “One last thing, my dear fellow! Do you, and people where you come from, know that murder is wrong?” “Don’t be ridiculous! Everyone knows murder is wrong!” Jovius laughed and with wide eyes appealed to the crowd, “Don’t be ridiculous, he says! Very well! Does murder happen often where you come from?” “Well, it depends on where you live, but generally crime is fairly low, at least in my nation.” “Is it not true that you have large scale wars?” “Well, yes, but war is different than murder.” The crowd roared with stupefied side-splitters. How audacious this man was! </p>
<p> “War is different than murder, he says! Are there not individuals taking the initiative to kill? Someone has to start the war, do they not? Or is there a special law you have to negate this logic?” Vintage squirmed uncomfortably and was shifting his feet. “Yes, someone always starts it, that’s true.” “Are those people murderers?” “I don’t know, maybe, I’m not sure,” Vintage stuttered. “Are murderers punished where you come from?” “Yes, there are stiff penalties for murder.” “May I ask what these murderers wear, the ones involved in war?” Jovius asked, knowing full well the answer. “Well, when there is a war, people wear special uniforms.” </p>
<p>Jovius contorted his face in mock confusion and scratched his head. Beaming into the crowd with wide eyes he spoke, “So, are those people involved in war punished when the war is over?” Vintage laughed nervously and in a cocky tone replied, “No, of course not! They wouldn’t join the war if they thought they’d be punished for it!” Jovius sarcastically yelled to the crowd, “Of course not, how silly! So, humor me for a moment my dear friend and let me see if I have this straight. People from your world know murder is wrong and are sometimes punished for it. However, if people wear a special uniform and call it ‘war’ then they are free to murder and receive no punishment?” “Yeah, actually, those who take part in wars are often venerated.” </p>
<p>Jovius was taken aback and hopped around on the stage in disbelief, “What! Venerated murderers! Endless contradictions! Endless, I say!” The crowd roared with a mixture of fantastic delight at the absurdity but also with a twist of shock and disgust. “Dear Vintage, may I ask, is there anyone that tells these murderers to go murder? I imagine the same crew give them the uniforms as well, is that true?” “Yes, people from the government decide when to go to war and against whom.” “So individuals calling themselves government, which we know to be mind control, tell others to go murder. My dear man, if I tell you to go murder, would you do it?” “No, of course not!” “Not even if I give you a special uniform and say that the murder is for war?” “No, you don’t have that right. I wouldn’t do it in a million years!”</p>
<p> “Do all people have equal rights?” “Yes, of course.” “If all people have equal rights, and I cannot tell you to murder, then why can an individual from ‘government’ do it? Contradiction! Contradiction!” “Mr. Vintage, you’ve been a great sport! I can see your mind reeling a bit so we must now take our leave of the good people who came to see us. However, I leave you all with this. Natural Law rights cause freedom, and anything opposing it causes suffering!” </p>
<p>He then started chanting, “Freedom, freedom, freedom!” and the crowd exuberantly joined in the chorus. He blew kisses to the crowd and shouted, “You’ve all been amazing! Thank you, love and freedom to all! Take a bow with me, my friend!” he shouted as he grabbed Vintage’s hand and they bowed together to the crowd. The crowd was clapping and continued chanting, “freedom, freedom, freedom!” with wild passion as Jovius and Vintage exited the stage area. </p>
<p>For earlier chapters, please go to my old steemit account, gymrat73</p>
<p> <strong>If you like what you just read, you can find more of my writings for free on my blog.</strong> <strong>makingtheoligarchyobsolete.blogspot.com</strong> </p>
<p><strong>You can get a paperback version @</strong> </p>
<p><strong>http://www.lulu.com/shop/todd-borho/will/paperback/product-22837973.html</strong> </p>
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