“Let’s welcome Dr. Edward Smith!”


    The Susannah Show’s audience clapped and cheered.


    “So, Doctor—how and why?”


    “It’s effortless, Susannah. Once ingested, The Restrictor utilizes the body’s own energy. As to why: we discovered the problem isn’t ‘gun violence’ but rather passion and irrationality. Even the most law-abiding, moral, and upstanding individual will have violent thoughts, and those thoughts can quickly translate into reality when the means are merely a finger pull away.”


    A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation.


    The audience clapped.


    ————


    Earlier in a top-secret lab:


    “Dr. Smith, when they reach herd pacifism, we can act?”


    “That’s right, Frank; then you can mobilize your militants.”