As the citizens of Silver Liberty, a Civic Mirror country out of The Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction in New York City, prepared for the end of their first simulated year, the citizen pleas for help and assistance were echoing throughout the online discussion forums. Here are two excerpts:
1. Chris posted: Good afternoon/evening/Night ladies and gentlemen i am here asking for money. I’m not doing this for no basketball team I’m just here tryna stay out of trouble and put money in my pocket in a positive way. My children need education and they are dying. Please if you can find it in your hearts to contribute and spread the wealth and make Silver Liberty a better place.
To which these replies followed from his fellow citizens:
Martin: Chris and everyone that is suffering from poverty. Re-elect me into congress and I promise you I will pass my bill that will help you people survive.
Alexander: “Oh god…”
2. Juan, takes a different approach to solving his money problems. Here’s what he posted:
“Okay wassup its juan and i need some money. i dont have anything to help me generate money so i thought i could offer some cool things:
– i can teach u how to solve a Rubik’s Cube quickly. 200 cm dollars
– i can teach u how to play a cool song on the guitar. 300 cm dollars
– ill sell u Pirates of the Caribbean 1 brand new, sealed and everything for 100 cm dollars
How cool are those things? Come on … Hit me up”
What happened when the year ended? Fortunately, both Chris and Juan were able to provide well enough for their families to keep them alive. In fact, by the end of the year Juan had a good sum of money in his bank account (well done Juan). However, and very sadly, FIVE Silver Liberty citizens incurred family deaths due to starvation and homelessness. What will their next simulated year bring?
Your Comments! Citizens of Silver Liberty, what do you think of all this? What can be learned from your first year as a nation? What are your plans for year 2? Post your comments for the world to see. And world: if you have any questions for Silver Liberty, post them here!
