Alvin didn't think much of the trouble Judge Capster was talking about. What kind of serious trouble could Mutants possibly cause?
At least in New York State, they were no different from ordinary people. And he hadn't heard of any Mutants Duke and the others couldn't handle.
The old judge looked at Alvin's unconcerned expression and shook his head helplessly. "Too many Mutants have flooded into New York over the past few months...
"On the one hand, they want equal treatment. On the other, they can't stand letting their powers go to waste.
"Dozens of gangs, big and small, have sprung up around New York...
"They're only committing petty theft for now, but if left unchecked, they'll soon develop into more destructive organizations or groups.
"These people aren't afraid of the law. They have criminal records and know how the police work and what procedures they follow.
"They know how to work the legal system..."
The old judge continued with a helpless expression, "I've used my discretion to the fullest, but I still feel that if the situation isn't brought under control, things will get out of hand beyond anything you or Chief George expected.
"Alvin, what you're doing is good. The vast majority of Mutants are ordinary people, but a few bad apples are going to ruin the whole thing!
"Think of those Mutant kids who don't have the maturity to know how to use their powers properly, and get lured into crime...
"Think of the ordinary people who get hurt because of it...
"Chief George's Police Force can't take action beyond the scope of their authority. They're starting to lose their deterrent effect on those Mutants...
"Alvin, you once said the Mutant Union would have its own enforcement team. Now's the time to use some heavy-handed methods."
Alvin