The citizens are dissatisfied with the mayor, and the capitalists in the city aren't too pleased with the mayor either. They're the least willing to see social unrest, as it means their business would be ruined.
This gathering held by merchants is said to be for the protection of property and fighting against illegal acts, but realistically, it has some "ideas."
Lynch didn't make a statement and just stood quietly to the side. Although people were paying attention to him, it was clear that the core of this gathering wasn't him, but that merchant.
What he said wasn't entirely correct. According to Federation laws, "trespassing" often refers to infringing non-commercial private territories, such as residences; direct counterattacks in such cases are legally protected.
