Chapter 532: What Shiller Does Best (Part 1)_2

Following this logic, there are a multitude of methods to resolve the Civil War incited by the Superhero Registration Act.

One example would be to act as a bridge, eliminating the information disparity between the two individuals, by fostering mutual understanding regarding their respective goals and concerns.

This method carries a high probability of resolving the conflict, allowing for a dialogue to take place. Yet, the eventual result would likely still involve an enactment of the Registration Act. However, it may be softened, shifting from left-leaning to a slightly left of center approach. Hence, the ultimate objective of the Act would then transform from an expansion of power to maintaining the status quo.

On the surface, this appears to be a win for all sides. However, in reality, it still involves Superheroes yielding ground, and where there's a first step, a second and third are likely to follow.

Still, there is an even easier solution.

The left and right, just like in reality, are contrasting concepts.

Compared to the far-right, advocating for an oligarchy with absolute non-interference from the government, the slight right-leaning faction who merely demand the government not to over-concentrate on the economy, could appear quite left-leaning.

Similarly, compared to the radical leftist Shiller, who demands superheroes completely forfeit their personal information freedom and submit to state control, the whole Act seems quite conservative and right-leaning.

The so-called solution to this problem involves having the seemingly leftist Act compared to radical leftists and appearing incredibly right-winged. As a result, the information perceived by Iron Man and Captain America becomes consistent, obliterating the informational discrepancy where one focuses on the details while the other on the intentions.

Meanwhile, by comparison, Iron man, who leans slightly to the left, and Captain America, whose views lean more to the right, are both kicked into the rightist faction by the extreme left Shiller, naturally aligning on the same side.

As long as you are less leftist than me, you are all rightists.

The question is, how could Iron Man and Captain America possibly be more left-leaning than Shiller?

Shiller's views are not simply left, it's as if he's intending to steer America hard-left, pressing the pedal to the metal...

To ask means to accelerate.

Upon hearing Shiller's outrageous plan, Captain America couldn't possibly agree. Slamming the table and rising, he exclaimed:

"I disapprove! Shiller, you've gone mad!"

"Captain America..." Shiller sighed, his tone regaining composure, less fanatical yet increasingly dangerous. He emerged from behind his desk, moving to the stage center, looking into Steve's eyes, he asked:

"You've been involved in so many wars. When frontline, seeing your comrades get hurt, bleed, or even die, do you feel saddened?"

Steve also stepped forward, replying with, "Of course, I do. It's because I don't want my current comrades to relive such tragedies that I don't want them to become mere tools of the government."

"Then ask yourself, do they harbor regrets?"

Steve ponderously said, "No, they certainly don't regret. They are true warriors of steel, shedding blood not tears, there's no room for regret."

"Then why don't they regret?"

Steve silently stared into Shiller's eyes. Who in turn, stared back. In Shiller's eyes, Steve glimpsed a glow he found somewhat familiar.

"They don't regret because they know their sacrifice on the frontlines, their struggle and their bloodshed, is to protect the ordinary civilians behind them. They are willing to sacrifice themselves for the billions of lives they guard."

"So, why are you, who once fought alongside them, not willing to sacrifice yourself for the ordinary civilians?"

"The Registration Act doesn't even demand you bleed or lose your life, it simply asks for your information and compliance with oversight. This is nothing but natural."

"Your comrades have given so much, including their most precious life, only to keep ordinary people from the afflictions of war..."

"And now, by rejecting this law, you are placing ordinary civilians in constant danger, exposed to the unpredictable threats of superheroes. You might not have allowed certain regressive trends in time, yet you have permitted a retrogression in spirit."

"Captain America, you may be nostalgic for that era, yet that era may not reciprocate your sentiment, for you are simply unworthy."

Sitting on the other side, Stark watched as a distressed expression crossed Steve's face.

It's nearly impossible to engage in a debate with a person who once represented your therapist. For they will always utilize your past vulnerabilities as their weapon. At this moment, words held more weight than fists.

"Enough, Shiller!" Stark emerged from behind the table, saying, "I am not here to question your faith, but your suggestions are absurd beyond the point of acceptance."

Shiller met his gaze, countering, "This is just like a balance scale, your personal information on one side and public safety on the other. Are you implying that your personal information is more important than the lives of ordinary people?"

"I've never thought of it that way." Though denying it, Stark still couldn't utter the words "I might consider" that had been on the tip of his tongue.

Shiller has pitched it too high. If Stark was to agree with Shiller now, then they would be on a road to liberating Washington.

In addition, if others remained oblivious, how could Stark be? Shiller is mad enough to resurrect the Soviet Union. Right now, Shiller's foot is on the pedal, ready to find any reason to push it down, and Stark must not give Shiller the opportunity.

Despite that Stark aligns with the philosophy of the Act, he cannot express approval at present. By approving, it would be akin to pouring fuel into the tank. With the fuel in place, one push from Shiller on the pedal and the Red Ghost might truly be resurrected on the continent of North America.