(For a few people in this brave new world, this all comes as a major culture shock. For the rest of the world, it is business as usual, with perhaps fewer shortages and a little more to eat.)
The new paradigm of Fair Life for all people of Earth is now in effect and will be strictly monitored and enforced by your world government, so that all remaining benefits of this world’s life-giving products may be equally divided among those who remain alive at the present time. Failure to follow these guidelines will be punishable by immediate death.
From this time forth:
All dwellings shall be divided for maximum occupancy. Individuals are allowed 100 square feet of living space. Families, 400 square feet. Families are considered to be three people, and no more. Extra people may be granted individual living quarters, as deemed fit by the Politboro. Otherwise, suck it up.
As for all the new immigrants around you, make them welcome and learn their language. Where they came from was far worse than where they are now. Learn to get along with your neighbors. Disputes will be handled by the local authorities. Major infractions will be met with maximum force. Everyone will do well to work for peace, so that all may have Fair Life.
Food will be granted on a daily ration of 1000 calories consisting of 30% protein and 70% carbohydrates for all individuals of adult age. Children over the age of 10 are allowed 80% of adult rations. Children under that age are to be fed from the rations of their parent. Where and when available, the child/parent ration may be increased to 1200 calories daily.
In all cases, people are encouraged to grow and harvest their own food, but they will be allowed to keep 10% for themselves. The rest must go to the common stock.
Clothing will only be of the recommended fabric and style set by the government, which is of optimal environmental construction and fabrication, and serviceable for the climate. No more than two sets of clothing will be allowed per individual. Shoes are optional, and must be provided by the individual where required or needed.
Electrical power is immediately restricted to 1 hour per day per household. Individuals will share that one hour with three other individuals, so that no one will be a selfish consumer. Know your power schedule. These will be rotated on a monthly basis.
Water is strictly rationed, and should be considered undrinkable unless treated in one of the many ways prescribed by the government. One gallon per day per individual adult is the current allocation. Safety straws will be available as they are manufactured. Water for bathing or clothes washing will be allocated on a monthly basis where available.
Work is offered and required by all able-bodied individuals regardless of age or sex. Where possible, work experience, talent and education will be taken into consideration when assigning work parties and/or management functions, but all jobs are honorable and are necessary for the continued survival of all, and all work will be accomplished.
Transportation from now on will be by foot, bicycle, or public transportation where and when available. All private conveyances are to be confiscated for immediate recycling and/or for use as dwellings. No exceptions.
The use of money is immediately forfeit. Wages are counted electronically, and administered as required on an equal basis for all families and individuals. There will be no exceptions to this rule. All valuables, monies and property will be immediately turned over to the state for recycling and/or equal distribution. There are no exceptions. State monies and wages may only be spent at authorized consumer warehouses. No exceptions.
Your world is in crisis. For any of us to survive, we all must be able to survive. Understand this, and fight for our right to exist. This is FAIR LIFE.
Fair Life means life for all. All are equal. All are valuable, and the survival of each of us is understood to be a basic requirement for the survival of us all and of our world.
All you ‘Had Everythings’ will stop complaining about the past. You all say that you were poor and homeless, and lived under an overpass, but all of your new neighbors, the ‘Had Nothings’ will only respond to you with anger and malice. Count yourself lucky that you are still alive.
Everyone must forget the past. Dwell on the present and your current assignment. The rampant excesses of the few in the past are the major cause of the present distress for all of us. That way of life is ended. Get over it. Fair Life is for everyone living now. Fight for your world and its remaining resources. Always find ways of saving food and material goods. Continue to look for ways of improving and improvising. If you have any gods, pray to them for our continued survival.
This notice is to be posted in every corridor and entrance by order of the government.
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