This story is inspired by the political events in Sudan, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and other countries in the region. It asks the What if Americans did something similar? This story is one possible answer.
* The author is not trying to promote the beliefs or actions of the characters in this story. This is simply a work of fiction.
Jim is a young man who has lost faith in the American system. He attends a rally for the charismatic political activist Howard Rand. Jim decides to join in the protest Rand organizes. Jim soon realizes that Howard's style is more than what he bargained for.