Manifestos Thread
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The Clinic of Decidedly Obscure Human Complaints, May 20th, 1997, Basement
Bulletin 7:
(Reported by Defected Underworld Spy, The Metallurgist)
Day 321
Either, you have deployed a spy exhibiting the highest order or stealth, or you have not deployed a spy at all. As we have no evidence of the former conclusion, I am forced to assume that no spy from the Upper world is currently in Underworld. This, of course, brings me to tears - tears of joy. Because, after three months of painstaking research, organization, and decision making, we have constructed a manifesto. It is called 'The Human Directive'. But, beware, this manifesto is a sensitive document purporting to express more than our mere political motivations and our ability to write credible political copy that will stand close scrutiny: it is the beating heart of a nation - it embodies the hopes and dreams of a persecuted civilization - it embodies the last attempt at a peaceful reconciliation of our differences.The Human Directive
The No Spy Clause
No reporters, observers, anthropologists etc., of any description should enter the Underworld unannounced.
Fresh food and water clause
The Underworld must receive regular dispatches of fresh food and water in order with that which is available to the average member of this clinic. Extracting water from sewer drainage pipes, and generic organic matter from refuse outlets including the disease ridden rats which graze on them, must be considered inhumane, and no longer acceptable.
Medical and Psychiatric Treatment Clause
The Underworld must receive regular medical and psychiatric attention in order with that which is available to the Upper world patients. This would involve the setting up of a twice weekly hospital area in the Underworld, to which we would allow the necessary medical staff access. We would also be given supplies of contraceptives, aspirins, paracetamol, and any other medicinal aids that can be purchased without prescription.
Sanitation Clause
A drainage system must be constructed in the Underworld. Along with this the Underworld must receive regular dispatches of disinfectant, antiseptic, detergent, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, washing powder, flannels, cloths, towels, portable baths and toilets
Clothing and Bedding Clause
Underworld must receive regular dispatches of clothing in order with that which is available to the state funded Upper world patient. We also require water proof mattresses and rubber boots, as the permanently flooded floor of the Underworld is causing our mattresses and feet to decompose.
Education Clause
We require full access to the Upper world library, ie:we will make requests for books, which will be dispatched to us, and which we will return within the specified period.
We await your response...