...Whatever social castes you dealt with there, they have no impact here. If you wanted to apply to become one of the officers enforcing the law, nothing is stopping you.

[Though, dampening any trace of inspirational mood, he adds bluntly:]

I doubt you're qualified for the job, of course, given your apparent avoidance of conflict.

But it's good for you to internalize that those rights are available to you. I won't let anyone take advantage of the blank slate of a small rural town in order to seize power for a minority group. It is my intention to keep the town democratic. Therefore, you have the power to influence the law now.