Mobilization

“For anyone who witnesses injustice and atrocities taking place, there are four paths he can take,” Dreznor’s voice echoed through the parade ground, calm yet heavy with conviction. Before him stood a massive formation of soldiers, rigid in attention, their eyes locked on him with reverence and resolve.

“He can hate what’s happening but say nothing. He can speak out against it. He can take action against it. Or ” his tone sharpened, “he can join in and try to benefit from the suffering.”

A charged silence followed as his gaze swept across the gathered ranks.

“So, what are you going to do when you witness atrocities? Are you going to just stand there and watch it happen?”

“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!” they roared in unison, voices thunderous.

“Are you going to speak out against it?”

“YEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!” they bellowed again, louder.

“Are you going to do something about it?”

“YEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!” they shouted, their voices shaking the air.