[DRAFT] [CONTEST] Connection Conundrum
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:36 amThis is a draft issue for the issues contest, and also my first issue 
. I would appreciate any and all feedback.
During a tour of a region, you find yourself at an old bridge crossing a river. The arterial road running across the river is reduced to a two-lane bridge, impeding the flow of traffic through the area. A few people have already gathered to discuss what should be done.
Option 1
"@@LEADER@@, we must build a new bridge", says @@RANDOM_NAME@@, a leader of local industry. "A bridge with more lanes will increase the flow of traffic, allowing for greater access to goods and services for people in the area. People who say otherwise are opposed to the betterment of the region", @@HE@@ says, before looking at one of @@HIS@@ company trucks stuck in traffic.
Outcome: The government furiously denies allegations of corporate influence.
Option 2
"Increasing the amount of lanes on the bridge will only encourage more traffic", retorts a local. "@@LEADER@@, if you want to increase the flow of people and goods, build a railway bridge over the river. By improving the rail network, we can provide an genuine alternative to slow commutes and congestion."
Outcome: Carparks are being demolished to make way for rail yards.
Option 3
"Even if we build more railways, many people will still drive across the river. The only real solution is to ban cars altogether", exclaims a man stepping off his bike. "Motor mania can end if you choose, @@LEADER@@." [Cars cannot be banned.]
Outcome: Citizens think "bicycle chases" not as exciting as car chases on television, polls show. [Ban cars.]
Option 4
A man in a suit and tie steps forward. "@@LEADER@@, it is important that the government considers the options available properly. We should set up an inter-departmental committee, hold meetings, discuss, revise, redraft proposals. @@DEMONYM_ADJECTIVE@@ bureaucracy is an important part of our government. You wouldn't really let the locals decide what to do, would you?" [Government must not be undemocratic.]
Outcome: Citizens live in a "@@DEMONYM_ADJECTIVE@@ democracy".
. I would appreciate any and all feedback.During a tour of a region, you find yourself at an old bridge crossing a river. The arterial road running across the river is reduced to a two-lane bridge, impeding the flow of traffic through the area. A few people have already gathered to discuss what should be done.
Option 1
"@@LEADER@@, we must build a new bridge", says @@RANDOM_NAME@@, a leader of local industry. "A bridge with more lanes will increase the flow of traffic, allowing for greater access to goods and services for people in the area. People who say otherwise are opposed to the betterment of the region", @@HE@@ says, before looking at one of @@HIS@@ company trucks stuck in traffic.
Outcome: The government furiously denies allegations of corporate influence.
Option 2
"Increasing the amount of lanes on the bridge will only encourage more traffic", retorts a local. "@@LEADER@@, if you want to increase the flow of people and goods, build a railway bridge over the river. By improving the rail network, we can provide an genuine alternative to slow commutes and congestion."
Outcome: Carparks are being demolished to make way for rail yards.
Option 3
"Even if we build more railways, many people will still drive across the river. The only real solution is to ban cars altogether", exclaims a man stepping off his bike. "Motor mania can end if you choose, @@LEADER@@." [Cars cannot be banned.]
Outcome: Citizens think "bicycle chases" not as exciting as car chases on television, polls show. [Ban cars.]
Option 4
A man in a suit and tie steps forward. "@@LEADER@@, it is important that the government considers the options available properly. We should set up an inter-departmental committee, hold meetings, discuss, revise, redraft proposals. @@DEMONYM_ADJECTIVE@@ bureaucracy is an important part of our government. You wouldn't really let the locals decide what to do, would you?" [Government must not be undemocratic.]
Outcome: Citizens live in a "@@DEMONYM_ADJECTIVE@@ democracy".