The Yellow Stripe

For buffyversemeta:

Summary: Investigating the question of whether The Initiative was a logical answer to the Demon world, and whether the Buffyverse still needs such an organization even now? The response will consider the role of civic institutions in a world with a shadow supernatural element. This involves Analysis of the Initiative in specific, and roles of The State in general.

Notes: The term "The Slayer" can be used to describe both the slayer herself, and an organization developed upon pursuit of core mission areas.

Thanks: To my betas, thelastgoodname and yhlee.



Vampires amidst the Community:
The Role of the State in Dealing with Supernatural Threats to the Civilian Population

( Lengthy essay to follow... )

The floor is open for comments.

Have signed up to contribute an Essay for buffyversemeta - planned date July 11 - and am looking to tackle the following topic:



So I figure - as an added feature of my journaling experience - that I'd crack this open a little and give a small glimpse of my process. And for me, if I actually take time to write something rather than just wrenching out of my rear, the #1 step is the Question List.

As most of you might guess - given my professional and academic background - my initial inclination is to say that something resembling the Initiative would certainly be needed in a world where demons exist. But we're working with a question that can either be broad or specific...

So let's look at the topic, and see what issues are springing to mind, to see what I might want to investigate.
( Some questions to Consider )