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13-03-2006, 08:45
Cameras pan towards the large redwood semi-circle desk of the Portuguese National News Network. Sitting to the right was a young man, handsome by any standard, straightening the silk tie to his black suit. His eyes were like an Obsidian stone enclosed in an Auburn shell resting on a large white pearl. His hair was cut short, and stood up, like the grass from a freshly cut lawn, and black as a starless night - if ever there was such a thing. He sat there, staring at the camera with a stoic expression, waiting for his cue.
"Hello Portugal, I am Alberto Bastos, Sofia Cruz is off for tonight." he said into the Camera, "Tonight, we have late breaking news from the Government concerning the formation of a Peace Corps, issues relating to the costly war on drugs, and relations to the international community. This and more, after the break."
Alberto turned to the right most camera as the commercials came it, drinking ice-cold water brought over by one of the aides. "Ready mister Alberto?" She asked, getting a friendly nod in return as Alberto finished his drink; the overhead counter signaling he only had seconds left till they were back on the air.
"Welcome back Alberto Bastos reporting..." he paused, turning to face another camera, "The Government seeks to improved Foreign Relations, one of our top stories this evening." Alberto paused, taking in a deep breath as he turned to face one of the cameras to his left, "The Portuguese Government has made an announcement today to all nations near and far, that our doors are now open, if you're a super power, or just a city state, your diplomats are more than welcome to visit our Embassies in Lisbon, the capitol of our fair country." Alberto furrowed his brow as he turned to the camera slightly to the left.
“In other news: President Pius Soares has announced today, the formation of its very own Peace Corps. The purpose of the Portuguese Peace Corps will be the similar to the American Peace Corps founded by American President John F. Kennedy Junior in nineteen sixty-one.” Alberto quickly cleared his throat.
“The Government is also actively petitioning the nation of Spain to sell all one hundred and forty-six of their Patton tanks; it's all apart of the government's recent efforts to reorganize and strengthen the armed forces." Alberto turned sharply to the left towards yet another camera. "In other news, the people of Portugal were shocked from the governments latest announcement to legalize the following substances: Cannabis, LSD, Magic Mushrooms, and Ecstasy, all for reacreational, as well as medical use. The government sent out a statement, following the announcement that says, and I quote, 'It is a well known fact that drug use is often a victimless crime, hurting no one except those using the drug. It was therefore decided that the government’s efforts to stop drug use served no one except the black market thugs who run the black market drug trade, thus actually creating crime instead of preventing it. It is our hope, that by legalizing these drugs for use by our citizens, the black market will be only a shadow of its former self, and our prison over-crowding situation will be a thing of the past, thus protecting our citizens.'"
Alberto took another deep breath before continuing, "Well there you have it, the drugs listed are now legal to use, and even sell and produce with a license. We even have reports that some farmers have begun clearing land once used for growing grain, to start producing cannabis. There has been an outcry of concern by many prohibitionist groups, but the government has dismissed their concerns as ludicrous, and dangerously out of touch with reality."
Alberto turned to the center camera, cocked his head back slightly, and said, "And that is all for us tonight, we at PNNN hope you will join us next time. So long, and good night." The camera pans out slowly as the lights dim, before finally there is nothing but blackness, and the sound of PNNN's theme song resonating in the background.
"Hello Portugal, I am Alberto Bastos, Sofia Cruz is off for tonight." he said into the Camera, "Tonight, we have late breaking news from the Government concerning the formation of a Peace Corps, issues relating to the costly war on drugs, and relations to the international community. This and more, after the break."
Alberto turned to the right most camera as the commercials came it, drinking ice-cold water brought over by one of the aides. "Ready mister Alberto?" She asked, getting a friendly nod in return as Alberto finished his drink; the overhead counter signaling he only had seconds left till they were back on the air.
"Welcome back Alberto Bastos reporting..." he paused, turning to face another camera, "The Government seeks to improved Foreign Relations, one of our top stories this evening." Alberto paused, taking in a deep breath as he turned to face one of the cameras to his left, "The Portuguese Government has made an announcement today to all nations near and far, that our doors are now open, if you're a super power, or just a city state, your diplomats are more than welcome to visit our Embassies in Lisbon, the capitol of our fair country." Alberto furrowed his brow as he turned to the camera slightly to the left.
“In other news: President Pius Soares has announced today, the formation of its very own Peace Corps. The purpose of the Portuguese Peace Corps will be the similar to the American Peace Corps founded by American President John F. Kennedy Junior in nineteen sixty-one.” Alberto quickly cleared his throat.
“The Government is also actively petitioning the nation of Spain to sell all one hundred and forty-six of their Patton tanks; it's all apart of the government's recent efforts to reorganize and strengthen the armed forces." Alberto turned sharply to the left towards yet another camera. "In other news, the people of Portugal were shocked from the governments latest announcement to legalize the following substances: Cannabis, LSD, Magic Mushrooms, and Ecstasy, all for reacreational, as well as medical use. The government sent out a statement, following the announcement that says, and I quote, 'It is a well known fact that drug use is often a victimless crime, hurting no one except those using the drug. It was therefore decided that the government’s efforts to stop drug use served no one except the black market thugs who run the black market drug trade, thus actually creating crime instead of preventing it. It is our hope, that by legalizing these drugs for use by our citizens, the black market will be only a shadow of its former self, and our prison over-crowding situation will be a thing of the past, thus protecting our citizens.'"
Alberto took another deep breath before continuing, "Well there you have it, the drugs listed are now legal to use, and even sell and produce with a license. We even have reports that some farmers have begun clearing land once used for growing grain, to start producing cannabis. There has been an outcry of concern by many prohibitionist groups, but the government has dismissed their concerns as ludicrous, and dangerously out of touch with reality."
Alberto turned to the center camera, cocked his head back slightly, and said, "And that is all for us tonight, we at PNNN hope you will join us next time. So long, and good night." The camera pans out slowly as the lights dim, before finally there is nothing but blackness, and the sound of PNNN's theme song resonating in the background.