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Unregulated Automobiles technology_events.1

Due to a spate of accidents, there have been calls to regulate automobiles.

It is being reported that …"Faster than a horse and twice as heavy. If people don't see why that's dangerous, I don't know what to tell you."

Stricter laws make safer streets. Automobile Safety Regulations: -10% Motor Industries building Throughput Disapprove of cars being restricted.: -1 Interest Group Approval

People merely need to adjust. Approve of cars being unrestricted.: +2 Interest Group Approval

Automobiles should have the right of way.

International Telephone Exchange technology_events.10

It has been suggested that by establishing a cross border telephone exchange with …, we could improve relations more easily.

"It certainly cuts down on misunderstandings when we can just pick up the telephone and work out what's going on across the border."

Sounds like a great idea.

I don't think so.

Fireside Chat technology_events.20

… … has decided to use the new and exciting radio technology to connect more directly with the people.

"It's like … is there in the room with me. It is hard not to be convinced."

It should express authority Authoritarian Radio Announcements: +15% …Authority

It should make us look good. Good Radio Publicity: +2 Interest Group Approval

Let me tell you about this new wonder drug. Opium Endorsement: +25% Opium Plantations building Throughput, +3% Mortality

Weapons of War technology_events.30

An article has been published by the … … about some of the weapons which our country uses in the ongoing … war.

… Members of the public are calling for the use of such weapons to be restricted. "Such foul instruments of pain and torment have no place on earth."

Don't restrict them. Disapproves of No Weapon Restrictions: -1 Interest Group Approval

Coverup their usage. Covering Up Controversial Weapon Use: -25% …Authority

Photographs of … technology_events.40

It has been suggested that we take and distribute some pictures of our country's most famous landmarks.

"So many wonderful places all across our country! It just seems right that the world gets to see them too."

We should distribute them internationally. Internationally-Distributed Photographs: +5% Prestige

We should distribute them domestically. Domestically-Distributed Photographs: +20 Legitimacy

Can-Do Attitude technology_events.50

Soldiers are complaining that they have no way to open their canned food.

"Sure the food's a bit better, but what's the point if we can't get at it, eh? Some lads use rocks, others knives. The only reliable thing is how bloody annoying it is to eat."

Spend some money to develop a way. Developing Can Opener: +1 Government Expenses

They'll figure it out. Lack of Can Opening Technology: -2 Interest Group Approval

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