by Wu Han » Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:01 am
Written by Dr. Sagano no Akira, Chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Provisional Minister of Education and Culture:
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The history of the island of Orono has long been misinterpreted, misrepresented and misunderstood. Various factions on Orono, as well as external forces with an interest in Orono, have played a role in shaping the historical narrative long attributed to Orono. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has undertaken an unprecedented endeavour to understand what truth lies in the popular historical narrative, and more importantly, what truth remains untold by the long silenced peoples of the island.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The modern history of Orono is well known by all its inhabitants. The crimes of colonialism, racial segregation, slavery and neocolonialism has left the island soaked in the blood of her children of all races. However, over the last century a remarkable and revolutionary struggle has been undertaken by the people of Orono to cast off the chains of her ignorance, and unite for the first time to create a government which represents all peoples and exerts control over every corner of the island.
"I address you this morning as the representative of a small island nation whose people refuse to die in ignorance and misery any longer. After centuries of anarcho-capitalism, colonialism and segregation, the diverse peoples of Orono have come together to cast off these demons and win a new future for their children."
- Naomi Kayano, Provisional President of Orono, Address to the 34th General Assembly of the World Congress (sc)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀However, in building this new nation, the people of Orono have to come to terms with its history. The myths and misperceptions regarding our common history must be dispelled, the truth brought to light, and the suffering of Oronans of all persuasions and identities must be recognized. It is for this reason that the TRC was established; to seek the truth and reconcile with the past, in order to build a brighter future.
"There is an emerging and revolutionary desire to lay bare the events of the past so that we can work towards a stronger and healthier future. The truth-telling and reconciliation process is part of an overall holistic and comprehensive analysis of our nation . This is a profound commitment to establishing new relationships embedded in mutual recognition and respect that will forge a brighter future. The truth of our common experiences will help set our spirits free and pave the way to reconciliation."
- Naomi Kayano, Provisional President of Orono, Preamble to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Authorization Motion (sc)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The TRC, in researching the history of Orono, has no doubt analyzed more historical material and heard from more scholars than any other prior similar endeavour on the island, if not on the whole of Terra. The volume of material which has been assessed by the Commission will fill many shelves in the national libraries and archives of the new Oronan state for generations to come.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The TRC must also recognize, however, its limitations. First, Orono is a very underdeveloped and poor nation. Accordingly, the TRC was limited by the scarce resources which were provided to it. Hopefully, the prosperous Orono of the future can look upon the work we have provided today and travel down avenues of research which we were unable to complete. Second, the unusual political geography of Orono has made accurate records rare and inadequate.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In spite of these limitations, the first part of the TRC report, presented today, is a comprehensive analysis which all Oronans can be proud of. The Commission has done its part to understand our past and promote national unity and reconciliation. We offer the report to the people of Orono such that we can close a chapter of our past with dignity, and strive together for this beautiful and blessed island.
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Wu Han on Fri Nov 22, 2019 2:02 am, edited 3 times in total.