Intergalactic Summit

It's reassuring when new voices join the debate on Intaki's place within, or without, the Gallente Federation.

I've been content to watch this particular discussion, as I don't want to draw attention away from Mr Toralen and towards the Intaki Liberation Front.

However I do want to comment on some points made so far:

While Mr Toralen's opening statement talks about the Intaki leaving the Federation, the ILF do not campaign for ethnic nationalism. Ethnic nationalism risks attracting those with more extreme views, such as Intaki Pure.

Ethnic nationalism is countered by those who point to people of Intaki heritage content in their lives throughout the Federation, and as can be seen in this discussion, former President Foiritan is invariably cited as an argument against discrimination of oppression against us.

But that's not to say that injustice does not exist.

In the Solitude region for example, Intaki regularly find themselves to be the victims of prejudice and intolerance, treated as criminals because of the activities of the Syndicate. The fact that the vast majority are innocent, law abiding citizens appears irrelevent.

In contrast, the ILF focuses on civic self-determination. On establishing a sovereign state (note the small s) built around the Intaki home system and her colonies.

I note that some refer to the Intaki system's low security rating, and make the old suggestion that the Intaki somehow asked for 0.1 status.

The Assembly's request for any Federal military presence to be kept to a minimum is the often used reason behind this, but as we have consistently pointed out, the security threats of the time were very different to those of today, and most importantly pre-date the creation of CONCORD and its security rating system.

In recent years the Assembly famously contracted Mordu's Legion in an effort to improve security within the home system, and there is no reason to believe that an independent Intaki state would not become a CONCORD signatory.

CEWPA and the milita conflict is a different matter, however.

I have a very hard time believing the Intaki Assembly consciously volunteered Intaki as a front line system. The hard working people of Intaki and neighbouring systems have little interest in the pendulum swing of influence that exists between capsuleer militias. An independent Intaki state would create a buffer beween the Gallente Federation and Caldari State, on one front, and that can only be a positive move.
While Gallente Rebels Inc. are currently the most aggressive group within GMVA towards ILF anti-pirate patrols, as recently as late last month an ILF pilot was engaged and lost his ship to Moira.

That said, I'm happy for Mr Toralen to take to the fore here once again. Our door is always open should he wish to make contact.

Thank you Bataav, for the input.

I will root around for what official policies are currently in place. Overview settings might be an issue, or there might be some political indifference on the part of the line members - or Federal pressure on the Alliance as a whole. I will see what answers I can get and report.

Thank you for the input Bataav, it was much appreciated. I am content if conversation is drawn away from me if it leads to the greater good for the Intaki.

Many people continually make fun of me for stating that the Gallente Federation is no different from the Amarr Empire, as the Empire holds slaves. At least the Empire does it because they believe they are guided by god. The Federation does it because.......why? No excuse. No reason. They just do it. As a Caldari I stand very proud on this subject, as we were once under the Federation as well. This is a rally call for the Intaki people. There are people out here willing to help, all you have to do is say 'Yes'.

I have never outright said that the Intaki were enslaved. Rather they are much so oppressed. I will stand my grounds on this topic.

We could attempt to make Intaki into a Trade System. If we could get people to buy and sell things more at Intaki, it could become a Trade Hub. We influence where the Trade Hubs are.

As previously stated I never said anything of slavery in the typical sense. However, I do believe the Intaki are being oppressed.

For a short-term solution I propose that Capsuleers attempt to form the Intaki System into a Trade Hub. I will consider deploying a new Station in the Intaki System. I will also attempt to recieve help from 4th Division, a Caldari Loyalist Alliance who also holds terriotories in the Providence System. They have multiple member Corps from Manufacturing to Trade, also including the Caldari Independent Navy Reserve.

Monsieur,

It generally falls upon a people, or their self-appointed representative(s), to speak on behalf of a people living within a Democracy. (The form of government maintained by the Gallente Federation). The Intaki people are as diverse as any other and many may desire separation from the Federation while many others may desire to remain within the Federation; neither group has requested your representation in speaking on their behalf and both groups have represented themselves countless times in multiple venues. This is part of an open democratic society.

There are many among the Gallente, such as myself, who would desire to see reparation and restoration between the Federation and the groups of the Intaki that seek to separate from it. We are dedicated to building relationships, opening dialogue and being sincerely invested in the needs and desires of these groups to try and foster a closer unity between these disparate groups.

There are some who believe the Intaki separatist groups are dissenters and traitors who must be cowed into submission. I would disagree vehemently with these individuals, but they do exist and they have a voice. Such is the nature of an open democratic society.

The Intaki people have more than one venue within which to represent themselves and they have done so properly, with tact and diplomacy where possible.

In short, let the Intaki represent themselves in the manner and venues in which they so choose.

Monsieur Bataav,

While I am confident you know where I stand in regards to the plights faced by many Intaki in various systems across the cluster under the governance of the Federation, I wish to take a moment to reiterate them since the avenue is open.

First, I thank you publicly for the conversations we have held in the past and for the patience and grace with which you have entreated me previously. I trust we will continue to operate on the same level of courtesy and mutual respect we have in the past.

To the matter at hand,

The suffering and hardship endured by many Intaki throughout various systems of the Federation is deplorable and while I fully understand and appreciate your stance and dilemma, I would suggest that it points to a larger problem at the heart of the Federation. There are groups spread throughout the jurisdiction of the Federation that suffer from isolation, prejudice, poverty, negligence and any combination thereof, and these are problems that the Federation, as a united entity, should be working toward rectifying.

Separating from the Federation will not help resolve the plights of the people living within it, nor would it help alleviate the hardships endured by the Intaki that remain under the jurisdiction of the Federation should the Intaki State be recognized as a separate entity. On the contrary, it will exacerbate the problem and cause even further divisions (time, resources, attention), causing even more to be overlooked as the governing bodies of our respective entities turn their attention elsewhere.

Calling attention to the problem is good and I encourage you and yours to continue doing so. However, I would also encourage you to consider rallying with those of us trying to repair and restore the unity between our peoples to help repair and improve the state of living for many both within and without the Intaki and surrounding regions.

As always, you have my respect and consideration.

Odd, I can't seem to find any reference to the Federation, or any of the empires for that matter, getting to choose the boundary of the war zone. Could you provide a link to this information so that I might correct my position on this matter?

This is a very logical and agreeble idea, but as of now this is not a viable option. Also, for all of you commenting on me and my Corporations service to the Amarrian Empire, I simply do this to gain their resources. There technology is much more advanced then the other Empires, and I serve the Empire simply to gain their assets. In truth, this is the reason for the whole State's alliance with the Empire.

As I have said many times, the Caldari are very supportive of the Intaki Situation, or at least most of us, as we have been through the same exact thing, and we can became one of the Greatest Empire's out there.