The small studio was always a hot place to be, despite the air conditioning, and it was always the place where hot issues were announced to the American voters. President Orwell was ready seated in front of the automatic camera that was operated from the control- room next door, a make-up assistant mopped the President's brow as the seconds counted down. The only other persons in the studio were the floor manager and the presidential press secretary. The floor manager waved a hand and make-up moved away from the President, the floor manager's hand held up five fingers, then four, three, two and one, his thumb came up and the red light on the camera suddenly glowed.
"My fellow Americans, yesterday we celebrated the birth of this great nation, we celebrated independence and individual freedom. We have seen much of those freedoms eroded over the past year, particularly in our individual freedom, not because this administration has decided to curtail that freedom, but because certain factions in this country have decided that, although they demand freedom to express their beliefs and the freedom to spread hate, they do not want other people who think differently, to have the freedom they demand. Back in the day when we fought for independence from Britain we never envisaged that the day would come when we would seek to be equal partners with those same previous masters. The United States has grown closer to Britain and indeed the European Union, who share many of the problems that we ourselves face. At this time the UK Premier stands shoulder to shoulder with us against the threats to our mutual freedoms."
"Both of our countries have recently experienced attacks upon the Christian communities in our countries, people; citizens; have been killed, wounded or made to suffer, physically or psychologically, from the after effects of these attacks. So we must take measures to protect those people who could be hurt in the future, until such times as these people are apprehended and brought to face the full justice of the law. I have decided under the special presidential powers to close all public exhibits and public demonstrations connected to any faith. It breaks my heart to instigate these measures, however I must protect our citizens. I pray that the members of the many faiths within our borders will understand these measures and cooperate with the federal government in order to avoid further trouble and death. Thank you and may your God be with you."
The red light blinked out and President Orwell relaxed, "Stand by for the recoil," he said to his press secretary as he left the studio.