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“How does the appearance of Rage affect your retirement as Commissioner?” asked journalist, Stephanie Miller.
“It doesn’t affect me at all, I believe myself to have done some good in Philadelphia without the help of Rage.” Answered Police Commissioner Bale.
“Sources say that you have been coaching on Lieutenant Catherine Pressley to run for your position as the next Commissioner of Philadelphia’s police force.”
“I have been in conversation with the lieutenant; she has done a fine job in her current position and will do so as the next commissioner. When first hearing that she showed interest in becoming the next Commissioner I was thrilled, but I never ‘coached’ her on as you say.”
“I have a question about Rage.” Asked journalist, Larry Sox.
Police commissioner Bale stood at the podium in Love Park, an officer on either side of him. He was feeling up with anger, glaring at the reporter who had just asked that question. It had been over a month since the costumed figure known as Rage arrived in Philadelphia, cleaning up its crime ridden streets. The first sighting being made of this…vigilante in Fairmount Park.
There were now rumors circulating throughout the city that the sudden arrival of Rage meant that Philadelphia police had suddenly unleashed some kind of secret weapon upon criminals because they themselves could not stop the overwhelming crime. The secondary rumor was that in someway Rage was connected with the sudden arrival of the mass murderer, Crow.
The Philadelphia police had not been able to bring the criminal to justice where as Rage had been able to stop a number of his crimes, generating more heat on Commissioner Bale. Answering questions about Rage was the last thing he wanted to do right now.
“Why not form an alliance with Rage?” Larry continued.
“As I’ve said previously,” Bale began “The Philadelphia Police do not form alliances with individuals who take the law into their own hands. We do not have any connections with the sudden appearance of Rage or any knowledge of his whereabouts.”
“You say that you do not form alliances with individuals who take the law into their own hands Commissioner,” added journalist, Tony Harris. “Yet statistics state that over the past few weeks’ crime has slowly declined because of Rage.”
“Just because Philadelphia has some…vigilante now jumping from building to building does not mean that it will be safe. This Rage character has done nothing but bring about more crime in the city.”
“So are you saying that you believe that in someway both Crow and Rage are connected?” Tony continued.
“I am not saying that at all…” Commissioner Bale took a moment to squint at the journalist’s name, “Tony. I am merely stating that two wrongs do not make a right. Having someone taking the law into their own hands and manipulating it as they see fit will only encourage others to do the same.”
“Well if it will stop people from killing each other, I’m glad Rage is here.” Cried a citizen.
“You shouldn’t be sir because the kind of inspiration that I am talking about will only influence the wrong kinds of people. You think Philadelphia has it bad now with criminals running around and killing innocent individuals, just wait until they start imitating Rage. All of you are cheering now, but Philadelphia will only get worst when at last you will wish you have had listened to me.”
“So you believe that the appearance of Rage will influence some…supervillians to try and rival him?” commented Lary, holding back a small laugh.
“I only believe that things will become even harder.”
“It seems that the citizens of Philadelphia have two huge options then Commissioner,” added Tony, “seek the help that Rage is given or watch as things fall apart even more and become harder.”
The commissioner said nothing and started to back away from the podium when no more questions were flying at him.
“Before you go Commissioner, do you and your officers have a plan to stop Crow, he has already killed 10 people within the last 2 weeks and it seems that he slips right through your fingers.”
“My men and I are trying our best to apprehend Crow; you must remember that 2 of those men were police officers…”
Silver Bailey turned off his television.
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