Chapter Thirteen: The Commission on Appointments

The Commission's House is full of Delegates eager to vote, while some are wary because of diplomatic concerns with the parties involved in the dispute. Nobody wants to pick up a fight with the bigger guys, and this is simply a reality in the District of Peace. Some cunningly sinister individuals may see this instance as a political opportunity; others are just as anxious as the rest of the Commission, and just want to get it over with.

A Delegate from the South Kingdom is now delivering his closing arguments.

"Mr. Commissioner," he begins. "It is for this reason that we ask this honorable Commission to vote for a Cause of Action to bring forth this matter into the cognizance of the Judicial and Bar Council to hear all arguments, for the interpretation of the Accords to benefit all concerned, to settle fairness in commercial dealings across our several borders, to establish the right conduct and limit all hindrance to a fair trade regulation for all."

At this point, the politicians are cheering on the Delegate speaking. There are clapping from both sides, heckling from all corners, pros and cons making themselves heard, while the Delegates from the Tenth Kingdom remained quiet throughout the speech. There seems to be a clear division in the House as early as this moment, likely the motion to be carried. 

The Delegate proceeds to wrap up his final arguments.

"It is not for the politicians to decide on a matter as sensitive as this. We need to settle disputes in a fair forum where political interests are not a paramount concern but in the fair arbitration of issues to be resolved; so that in interpreting the literature of the law, we might find its true intent of protecting our rights and clearly delineate the line of justice. I so move, Mr. Commissioner. Thank you."

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