I'm a hero in Marvel

Chapter 89 Holy Aura

This is not an impulse or a sudden whim, nor is it one of those empty slogans or meaningless concepts that are actually empty nonsense.

The idea proposed by Li Jie may seem a little frivolous, but it is actually very serious: "The New York Police Department is not omnipotent, and you should know that, Chief. There are some things you cannot do."

George did not refute, he knew the limitations of the New York Police Department. The lack of police force prevented them from fully covering all communities in New York.

As the gateway city of the United States, it is very important for New York to maintain its image. Where does New York's image represent? Manhattan, Long Island, and possibly part of Queens. In order to maintain these face-saving projects, most police forces are deployed in these areas.

In particular, the neighborhoods around Times Square in Manhattan are the areas where New York police resources are most fully deployed, including, of course, Wall Street and Central Park.

Police forces in these places are almost overloaded.

As for areas like the Bronx and Brooklyn that really need a large number of police forces to maintain law and order, George has no police available. This is often the case, wealthy places often get more resources, even if these resources are already in excess.

But those places that really need resources get nothing.

"In the early stages, we can learn from Beijing's practice and connect these volunteer police officers. In addition to normal community volunteer activities, such as helping the elderly and children, or conducting ordinary security patrols in the community. In other cases, if they discover criminal behavior, they should try to solve the problem by calling the police. Perhaps New York City can set up a special hotline for volunteer police officers." Li Jie said, touching his chin.

"We don't encourage ordinary people to fight dangerous criminals on their own, which is irresponsible for them. Even if some people have superpowers, we don't advocate it. Not everyone has professional training and they may overreact."

"Let every community, including those with insufficient police force, have police 'eyes'. Preventing crime before it happens and lowering the crime rate of the entire city is the key. We want everyone to see the positive role of street vigilantes."

"Appropriate collaboration rather than confrontation, like the anonymous whistleblower in Beijing. It's not that people don't want to fight crime, but the price they may have to pay after committing a crime is something many people cannot afford, including their own and their family's safety." Li Jie's words are not alarmist, but the truth.

"Although this is only in the preliminary stage, I think we can give it a try in some aspects." Li Jie said to George seriously.

"I'm a little curious, why did you think of doing this?" George suddenly asked, and Li Jie didn't react for a moment: "What? Which method are you talking about?"

"It's about connecting the vigilantes on the streets in this way. Let them be organized and capable to do what they should do, and ensure that their actions don't go too far." George said seriously.

"I want to ask why you would consider doing this. Logically, these things have little to do with you. There is a big difference between night watchmen and street vigilantes. You are more professional and do more things. There is actually no need to wade into this muddy water."

"Sheriff, a lot of what you said is right, but you are wrong about one thing." Li Jie glanced at George's badge: "There is no difference between the night watchmen, street vigilantes, the New York Police Department, and the more than 20 million civilians in this city."

"We live here, this is our home. Whether it's a vigilante or a superhero, they are never isolated individuals. In essence, there is no difference between heroes and civilians." Li Jie's words made George fall into deep thought.

"Heroes themselves should not be separated from the crowd, no matter how great your abilities are. Ordinary people are always concerned about their daily lives. Why does the hair growth water developed by Tony Stark receive far more attention than his new energy inventions and the deeds of Iron Man?" said Li Jie.

"Because those things are too far away from ordinary people. When Tony Stark was flying in the clouds wearing the iron armor, the higher he flew, the farther he was from the people. The greater the idea, the greater the distance from the crowd. So everyone thinks Iron Man is cool, but few people really understand Tony Stark's ideas."

"This is just a microcosm of a superhero. Therefore, the Night Watch has been committed to fighting street crime and controlling the crime rate in New York. Someone once said to me, especially to Spider-Man: Is it worth spending your time and ability on something like this to waste ten minutes catching a thief?"

George listened to Li Jie's words and looked at the superhero for the first time. He was telling the true inner world of a hero.

"I would say it's very worthwhile," Li Jie said seriously, "because for ordinary people, they don't care what world-changing invention Tony Stark invented today. But his wallet may contain all his living expenses for this month."

"People are sometimes extremely fragile. A small blow can change a person's life and future trajectory. For some people, it may be just a wallet, but for the person concerned, it may be the whole world."

Li Jie smiled slightly: "Aren't vigilantes and superheroes doing things to save the world? Whether it's saving the entire earth or someone's world, it's very important, isn't it?"

"If a person's world collapses, he won't care about any new inventions or new developments in the world, because those are no longer relevant to him. If superheroes are indifferent to these things, it will only cause ordinary people to become increasingly alienated from them, and even create estrangement and confrontation. Admiration cannot be used to make a living. Without a popular base, any superhero is just a ridiculous joke." After Li Jie explained his views, George nodded deeply in agreement.

He completely agreed with Li Jie's views on the relationship between heroes and the public, and George admired Li Jie's approachable attitude. In fact, ever since Li Jie released the "I am for everyone" video, he has been doing something similar. He tried to strip the sacred halo of heroes and show their human side, so as to truly win the support of the public. The so-called masked hero registration bill has therefore lost its foundation.

"Of course, if vigilantes and superheroes are willing, they can register their hero names and costumes on the Night Watch website, and preferably register their superpowers. But these are all voluntary, and there is no need to upload personal information." Li Jie continued, "I can ensure the security of the website, and no information will be leaked."

Li Jie does not trust the government. The current U.S. government is like a sieve. Who knows how many organizations like Hydra are hiding inside.

"Our goal is to allow a group of elites to lead mutual assistance and cooperation within the community. This is only in the initial stages, but I think it's worth a try. Let the New York police and the vigilantes establish a tacit understanding, and it may even become a model for other cities," Li Jie proposed.

"Small people can also play a big role, making more people realize that they can do much more than they imagined. It is also a good thing to eliminate the indifference between people." George exclaimed, "You are such an excellent persuader. I can't find any reason to refuse this plan. By the way, what do you plan to name this plan?"

"How about calling it 'Community Joint Defense, Safe Home'?" Li Jie smiled happily.

Because Li Jie and George reached a consensus, New York City's community security prevention regulations and regulations on the duties and rights of masked vigilantes became new security measures under George's promotion.

Now that the New York City election is heating up, Li Jie's previous work is starting to pay off. The two originally popular candidates, Democratic Bugle Daily Editor James and Republican former New York State Assemblyman Luerson, are starting to suffer setbacks.

James was involved in fake news that defamed Spider-Man. Voters viewed his actions as false propaganda and political showmanship. He had no advantage in publicity as the owner of the Daily Bugle. On the contrary, the group's website was often attacked by hackers who spoke up for Spider-Man. Every time he gave a public speech, someone opposed him. This made his current situation in New York worrying, and he had to bring bodyguards to attend public events. Considering that there were also cases in the United States where candidates were beaten by the opposition during speeches, James seemed guilty when he brought bodyguards, and his support rate dropped sharply to less than 10%.

He who was once very popular has suddenly become deserted, and anyone who gets involved with him is in trouble.

As for Luersen, no matter what his relationship with Jin Bing was, Li Jie did not intend to let him be elected. Under the joint suppression of the Stark Group and the Osborne Group, this popular candidate also quickly lost many political resources.

Luerson was not born into a political family. He had worked hard to achieve everything he had today. But how could his connections be comparable to those of the two major financial groups? Whether it was the Osborne Group or the Stark Group, the technologies they mastered were currently popular, and no one wanted to offend them because of Luerson.

You know, politics needs money to support it. Osborn and Stark are not only rich, but also have deep connections in the military and Congress. Therefore, Luerson lost the support of many external forces. What's worse, Kingpin has not returned yet, and he has lost his biggest financial backer.

The most surprising thing is that George Stancy, who was not favored by all political analysts at the beginning, was originally just a runner-up.

Everyone knew this and didn't consider him as a competitor. However, at this moment, this inconspicuous old policeman showed amazing energy.

George was able to put together a professional and large campaign team thanks to the cooperation between the Osborne Group and the Stark Group. After eliminating the differences in funds and backgrounds, George showed advantages that other candidates could not match.

First of all, George's appearance is a highlight. In this age of appearance, although elections are not beauty pageants, handsome candidates always get extra points. In comparison, James gives people the impression of a cunning businessman, and Luersen's beer belly reminds people of a corrupt official. George's appearance is particularly outstanding.

Of course, George's charm is not only his handsomeness, but also his temperament. His long-term struggle with criminals and his rise from the bottom have given him an extraordinary demeanor. When he is not smiling, he is like a majestic lion. When he speaks, his tone is firm and powerful. He stands straight and sits upright, which makes people feel that he is confident and reliable, and a trustworthy leader.

Compared with other opponents who ran as congressmen or newspaper editors, George has real government work experience, and his experience of starting from the grassroots makes it easier for him to gain the support of ordinary voters. In particular, his campaign slogan - creating a safer living environment for New York and reducing crime rates - has won the trust of many people.

Since he achieved remarkable results in public security management in Queens, public security there has improved significantly. No one wants to live in a terrifying community where they dare not go out after 9 o'clock in the evening and have to hold their guns tightly when they hear knocks on the door at midnight.

Especially after the street heroes, mainly night watchmen, publicly supported professional policeman George to become the mayor of New York, many fans of the heroes also stood on George's side. Spider-Man posted a message on his social media: "We patrol the streets only to improve the city's security. If there was a mayor who knew how to make the city better, we wouldn't have to hang around every day." This message was forwarded by a large number of Spider-Man fans. Although it was not explicitly stated, everyone knew that the better mayor he was talking about was George Stacy.

Then, George's proposed community defense policy established a connection with the increasing number of street vigilantes, further winning the favor of voters. He did not completely deny the police, but made clear the boundaries and told them what they could and could not do. As long as they did not go beyond the limit, doing good deeds was encouraged. If there were things that were beyond the boundaries but needed to be dealt with, the police also set up a special hotline for the vigilantes to use. You know, New York's vigilantes are also citizens and voters, and they welcomed George's open attitude.

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