The Measure

by Nikki Erlick

“I know that the cop show was . . . not good, but I don’t think this STAR Initiative could be that bad,” she said reassuringly. Maura pushed herself up off the couch. “It’s all part of the same problem!” she yelled. “Well, maybe the announcement seems more extreme than it actually is,” Nina offered.

“It’s like we’re moving back in time. What’s next? ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ about your string?” “I honestly can’t believe it, either,” Nina said. “But technically it’s not that you can’t serve in the military or the FBI, it’s just that you’re limited in terms of what you can do in those roles.” “Seriously, Nina? Are you trying to defend them?” “No, of course not,” she said quickly. “It’s horrible.” “Everyone’s been saying that what’s happening in those other countries could never happen here,” Maura said. “And now look!”

“Maybe we’re all overreacting,” Nihal said. “I think there’s only one way to react,” said Maura.