"I wouldn't state whether it was the same people that moved," said Franklen, "but there is definitely some exchange."
"My dear young fellow," said Hohmann consolingly, "please do not be alarmed by some of the problems of the floating population of Central Europe. That is what happens when cities are decentralized, you know. And may I remind you that the United Nations were instrumental in decentralizing the cities of my country some twenty years ago?"
"You have all the rationalization of the last ruler of Central Europe. He proceeded legally at first."
"He proceeded legally until he was forced to move illegally. He was attacked first, you know."
"Look, Hohmann, he who eludes the legal statement by twisting the law to suit his own illegal end is illegal."
"That's sophistry."
"No, it is not. It is a statement of the fact that you are legally right and morally wrong and you know it. Frankly, you are expanding at a rate that will bring on a state of war and you know it. Regardless of your spoken intent, you are expanding illegally and it must cease!"
"And I assure you that if people decide to join my government, I can but be gratified and accept them."
"Even though the populace disagrees?"