“By [debate] time voters have pretty much picked their candidates,” says Erikson.
"I will try one last attempt at reason, Erikson," Merrick said deliberately.
"Of course, Erikson will come in wearing an energy shield," Graves said.
He took the automatic from his jumper and leveled it at Erikson's chest.
Has it occurred to you that our whole culture might collapse if Erikson has his way?
Erikson made a gesture as though darkness were streaking his vision.