Sovereign Guardians
Inside City Hall, ubiquitous displays of the latest high-tech weapons and holograms promoting the alliance between government and business. Heightened security leaves no doubt that local government is concerned about rebels disrupting the scheduled event. Waiting in line to enter the auditorium, Dr. Jeff covers his ears to block deafening public service announcements promoting corporate-sponsored fireworks and fatal sports contests. In search of a sedative, he reaches inside his pants’ pockets. Moving in a corner so others do not see him taking a pill, he stares at it for a few seconds and quickly puts it back. He pauses to look at himself in the giant wall-sized mirror displaying the effigies of the city Guardians, state, and federal officials. Just in case there is a
