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Hello, Sentinel Readers. This is Chaz Hamilton, back with another of my In The Room interviews. This time my efforts come with a twist.
We aren’t in a room at all.
Today, I'm coming from just outside one of New Amsterdam’s police departments where I have been told that Hammurabi was sighted bringing in a new batch of miscreants. I’m going to try to get a word with this reincarnated king from ancient Babylon.
If anyone is familiar with the adage ‘an eye for an eye’, you can thank this ex-ruler for it. His rule as the sixth king of the Babylonian people brought a variant justice that focused on offering compensation to the victims of crime.
The police, while grateful for his service, have struggled with his contributions based on complaints over his use of excessive force and non-compliance with modern law. I'm looking forward to having a conversation with this hero, because from the point of view of citizens of New Amsterdam, this hero is bringing a well-deserved hurt back to the criminals around town.
If anyone is familiar with the adage ‘an eye for an eye’, you can thank this ex-ruler for it. His rule as the sixth king of the Babylonian people brought a variant justice that focused on offering compensation to the victims of crime.
The police, while grateful for his service, have struggled with his contributions based on complaints over his use of excessive force and non-compliance with modern law. I'm looking forward to having a conversation with this hero, because from the point of view of citizens of New Amsterdam, this hero is bringing a well-deserved hurt back to the criminals around town.
Hold on, there he is coming out of the front doors.
Chaz: Mr. Hammurabi. I’m Chaz Hamilton with the Sentinel News. Can you spare a moment of your time?
Hammurabi: For what purpose. I have a great deal to do today.
Chaz: I wanted to ask you a few questions to help the citizens of the world get to understand you and your definition of true justice. A brief interview.
Hammurabi: Shamash’s wisdom should be shared. I will speak.
Chaz: Thanks for taking the time to talk to me. How should I address you? Hammurabi? King Hammurabi?
Hammurabi: I was taken by surprise at your request to interview me. I was unaware that knowledge of my return had spread. Hammurabi is the correct form of address. I no longer rule Babylon, but also your modern world has lost its sense of piety and humility. A ruler's name should be sufficient. They should be obeyed, but not worshiped.
Chaz: Thank you, Hammurabi. The world must be quite different than how it was back in the days of Ancient Babylon. What do you miss the most?
Hammurabi: The world has, indeed, changed much. An innocence has been lost. People, as a whole, no longer fear divine retribution and it has emboldened their excesses. Likewise, people are less of a cohesive community and less likely to regulate the behaviors of their neighbors.
Chaz: It sounds to me that you’re a big fan of local neighborhood watches, in that case.
Hammurabi: If a community does not participate in their own protection, they invite the lawless to rule them.
Chaz: You originally ruled your people until 1750BC. Is there anything you do like about the modern world?
Hammurabi: The common people are better protected, food is abundant. and there are organizations that aid the victims of misfortune.
Chaz: Tell me, and our readers of the Sentinel, more about the code that you live by?
Chaz: Mr. Hammurabi. I’m Chaz Hamilton with the Sentinel News. Can you spare a moment of your time?
Hammurabi: For what purpose. I have a great deal to do today.
Chaz: I wanted to ask you a few questions to help the citizens of the world get to understand you and your definition of true justice. A brief interview.
Hammurabi: Shamash’s wisdom should be shared. I will speak.
Chaz: Thanks for taking the time to talk to me. How should I address you? Hammurabi? King Hammurabi?
Hammurabi: I was taken by surprise at your request to interview me. I was unaware that knowledge of my return had spread. Hammurabi is the correct form of address. I no longer rule Babylon, but also your modern world has lost its sense of piety and humility. A ruler's name should be sufficient. They should be obeyed, but not worshiped.
Chaz: Thank you, Hammurabi. The world must be quite different than how it was back in the days of Ancient Babylon. What do you miss the most?
Hammurabi: The world has, indeed, changed much. An innocence has been lost. People, as a whole, no longer fear divine retribution and it has emboldened their excesses. Likewise, people are less of a cohesive community and less likely to regulate the behaviors of their neighbors.
Chaz: It sounds to me that you’re a big fan of local neighborhood watches, in that case.
Hammurabi: If a community does not participate in their own protection, they invite the lawless to rule them.
Chaz: You originally ruled your people until 1750BC. Is there anything you do like about the modern world?
Hammurabi: The common people are better protected, food is abundant. and there are organizations that aid the victims of misfortune.
Chaz: Tell me, and our readers of the Sentinel, more about the code that you live by?
Hammurabi: Shamash, god of justice, delivered the Talion to me and I had it inscribed for all to see, that each would know the requirements upon them. The Talion has been described as the law of retribution, I have heard it described as an eye for an eye. In essence, it is the belief that the victim of a crime has a right to justice and that punishment should be appropriate to the crime committed. If fear of the law should prove insufficient to deter those who would do wrong, the proper exercise of law should prevent a repeat occurrence.
Chaz: Hammurabi’s Code is quite different from the laws of the world today. Has there been any trouble between the justice you hand out and the modern law enforcement institutions?
Chaz: Hammurabi’s Code is quite different from the laws of the world today. Has there been any trouble between the justice you hand out and the modern law enforcement institutions?
Hammurabi: I have been called in front of the courts of your land, but no earthly judge is able to speak against Shamash when in his presence. A judge interprets justice and Shamash is justice personified. The Anunnaki, the children of Anu, are protected from such blasphemes. In the court room, a judge would be physically unable to deliver a guilty verdict unless I violated the law in the eyes of Shamash. Such is the nature of being blessed by the gods.
Chaz: I see you were with the 5th Precinct CODE BLUE for League Wars: Haunted Heroes. How did you enjoy the experience?
Chaz: I see you were with the 5th Precinct CODE BLUE for League Wars: Haunted Heroes. How did you enjoy the experience?
Hammurabi: The experience was confusing. I am still unsure who was brought to justice or what crime was committed.
Chaz: League Wars are kind of more the Olympics of superheroes than fighting for justice or a crime.
Hammurabi: What are these Olympics you speak of?
Chaz: The Olympics. Big sporting event. Based on Greek competitions. Oops, that came after your empire, sorry about that. Back to your code. How would you punish a man with no hands who steals by using telekinetic powers now that Morphons have enhanced people with abilities?
Chaz: League Wars are kind of more the Olympics of superheroes than fighting for justice or a crime.
Hammurabi: What are these Olympics you speak of?
Chaz: The Olympics. Big sporting event. Based on Greek competitions. Oops, that came after your empire, sorry about that. Back to your code. How would you punish a man with no hands who steals by using telekinetic powers now that Morphons have enhanced people with abilities?
Hammurabi: In all cases, the punishment should fit the crime. Since he steals with powers of the mind, his mind should be damaged enough to prevent the use of such powers.
Chaz: Ouch. Remind me not to get on your bad side. Do I want to know the punishment for a bad interview?
Hammurabi: I don’t know. Do you?
Chaz: Uhh, let’s skip that question. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are still considered one of the wonders of the world. What were they like? How much did you pay your groundskeepers?
Hammurabi: The Hanging Gardens were constructed about a thousand years after my reign.
Chaz: Oh, I’m sorry. Ancient history wasn’t my best subject in college and I’m kinda winging it here at the moment. Ha-ha, get it... ‘winging it’... a joke because you’ve got wings… I’m going to have to do so much editing before this goes to press.
Hammurabi: I did, however, initiate several irrigation projects involving canals. Primarily, I would use those who could not pay their debts and sold themselves or their children into slavery. After three years of labor, they would be freed.
Chaz: That sounds about the same as my years of internship at the Sentinel. What was the first thing you ate after being resurrected?
Chaz: Ouch. Remind me not to get on your bad side. Do I want to know the punishment for a bad interview?
Hammurabi: I don’t know. Do you?
Chaz: Uhh, let’s skip that question. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are still considered one of the wonders of the world. What were they like? How much did you pay your groundskeepers?
Hammurabi: The Hanging Gardens were constructed about a thousand years after my reign.
Chaz: Oh, I’m sorry. Ancient history wasn’t my best subject in college and I’m kinda winging it here at the moment. Ha-ha, get it... ‘winging it’... a joke because you’ve got wings… I’m going to have to do so much editing before this goes to press.
Hammurabi: I did, however, initiate several irrigation projects involving canals. Primarily, I would use those who could not pay their debts and sold themselves or their children into slavery. After three years of labor, they would be freed.
Chaz: That sounds about the same as my years of internship at the Sentinel. What was the first thing you ate after being resurrected?
Hammurabi: Lamb stew. Many of the fruits and vegetables available here were familiar to me, as were beef and pork. The preparation though... I was greatly surprised by the cheeseburger.
Chaz: Now who doesn’t like a good cheeseburger. Food of the gods, am I right? And speaking of gods, who is Anu?
Chaz: Now who doesn’t like a good cheeseburger. Food of the gods, am I right? And speaking of gods, who is Anu?
Hammurabi: Anu is the sky father. Ki is the earth mother. All other gods are descended from them.
Chaz: Are there other Anunnaki?
Chaz: Are there other Anunnaki?
Hammurabi: There are many children of Anu and Ki. The eldest being the most powerful. Enlil, god of Air would be considered as the ruler of the gods, followed closely by his brother, Enki, god of water. As the youngest of the Anunnki, I have the least power. Each child was conceived for a specific purpose. I am closely linked to Shamash, god of justice. You might say that he is the embodiment of justice and I am his enforcer.
Chaz: What are your plans as a hero?
Chaz: What are your plans as a hero?
Hammurabi: To bring about the rule of righteousness in the land. To destroy the wicked and the evildoers so that the strong should not harm the weak.
Chaz: Thanksgiving is a holiday we just observed. What are you thankful for?
Chaz: Thanksgiving is a holiday we just observed. What are you thankful for?
Hammurabi: I am thankful for the trust and confidence the gods have placed in me. I am humbled to receive their blessings and I strive to be worthy of their attention.
Chaz: Do you have a favorite superpower?
Chaz: Do you have a favorite superpower?
Hammurabi: Electricity was unknown to us, except in the form of lightning, so I could never have imagined the benefits of electrical generation. Even at non-lethal levels, it has a debilitating effect on wrong-doers that makes them easier to capture.
Chaz: Are there any heroes that you admire and would like to team-up with?
Chaz: Are there any heroes that you admire and would like to team-up with?
Hammurabi: I joined 5th Precinct CODE BLUE because they understand that enforcing the law can be brutal and messy. I would team up with any hero who is willing to use extreme force to protect the weak. I have no tolerance for those who believe that coddling criminals will keep people safe.
Chaz: I’m sure there are hundreds of questions I could still ask, but I don’t want to take up too much of your time. Thank you very much for speaking with me.
Hammurabi: You are welcome. I pray I have brought some insights to your readers. Anyone who is wronged deserves justice in equal measure to their suffering, and if any villains hear the words I speak here today, I want you to know that you will reap what misfortune you have sown.
Chaz: I’ll get that message out there for you, Hammurabi. Can you give us any hints as to your next mission?
Hammurabi: I’m going to lay my fists upon scum of the earth who have mishandled and mistreated children. They will find my touch to be very unpleasant.
Chaz: I don’t think anyone will argue with that. Best of luck with handing out more justice, Hammurabi.
Sentinel readers, I hope you enjoyed my chat with Hammurabi. I know I’m going to be behaving myself from now on. See you next installment of In The Room.
Chaz Hamilton, signing off.
Chaz: I’m sure there are hundreds of questions I could still ask, but I don’t want to take up too much of your time. Thank you very much for speaking with me.
Hammurabi: You are welcome. I pray I have brought some insights to your readers. Anyone who is wronged deserves justice in equal measure to their suffering, and if any villains hear the words I speak here today, I want you to know that you will reap what misfortune you have sown.
Chaz: I’ll get that message out there for you, Hammurabi. Can you give us any hints as to your next mission?
Hammurabi: I’m going to lay my fists upon scum of the earth who have mishandled and mistreated children. They will find my touch to be very unpleasant.
Chaz: I don’t think anyone will argue with that. Best of luck with handing out more justice, Hammurabi.
Sentinel readers, I hope you enjoyed my chat with Hammurabi. I know I’m going to be behaving myself from now on. See you next installment of In The Room.
Chaz Hamilton, signing off.
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