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Ex-Probender Missing!
| Liang Wulong Missing for Three Days; Signs of Struggle at Scene. Republic City Police Baffled as Search Continues. | Dear Rohana: Nonbenders deserve whatever they get! |
| REPUBLIC CITY (AP) — Former earthbender for the Floating Lotus probending team has been reported missing by his wife, Xian-zhi Wulong. Liang Wulong was last seen three days ago at the Probending Arena during the annual season-opener dinner. Mrs. Wulong had been visiting relatives in the country that evening and upon returning to her home the following morning found it in complete disarray. What appeared to be a home-invasion took a dark turn as Mrs. Wulong discovered no items were missing, and there were signs of a struggle in the master bedroom. Spokesperson Officer Lee Chu for the RCPD states that it is likely that Wulong disappeared between 1AM and 2AM three days ago, based on the records of the taxi company that states he was dropped off at his residence shortly after 12:45AM. "It is our belief," Officer Chu said, "that Mr. Wulong interrupted an unknown burglar or burglars when he arrived at his residence and was subsequently involved in an altercation." It is uncertain at this time if Wulong left the premises voluntarily or under coercion. When pressed for details about the disappearance, Office Chu stated, "The RCPD has no comment at this time." Further inquiries to the possible involvement of the rumoured Galgori Six were also met with no comment. Wulong's disappearance is the sixth such mysterious circumstance in the last two months. While the RCPD and the Council have categorically denied the existence of the Galgori Six and insist that the disappearances are unrelated, the tensions in the city are rising as prominent benders continue to go missing with no answers. — Hua Nianzu |  DEAR ROHANA: I'm writing in reply to 'Nervous' from last week's midweek column. 'Nervous' is just trying so hard to be oppressed, when it's nonbenders to blame for the way things are. Who is being attacked? Benders! Nonbenders deserve what they get for causing these problems and perpetuating crime. — Fed Up in the UNRDEAR FED UP: I contemplated whether or not to select this letter for publication. I am not in the habit of printing such uneducated drivel, but I fear many in our fair city share your sentiments. You say 'Nervous' has nothing to fear, then end your letter by saying that nonbenders 'deserve what they get', despite there being zero evidence linking nonbenders to the disappearances. Even the Equalists, while comprised of nonbenders frustrated at the lack of equality they have in our so-called republic, was headed by a BENDER seeking to exact revenge on other BENDERS. And yet, and yet, you have chosen to believe that nonbenders deserve to have violence and other discriminatory acts inflicted upon them for 'causing' problems. My advice to you would be to examine your conscience and ask yourself why you are so eager to blame those who have zero power in our society for crimes the police can't solve. — Rohana |