If the lake identifies as Lake America then you have to call it that or you are aquaphobic.
It's hard to stomach but he must allow them to SHOW the people who they really are and what they are willing to do to regain power.
People have heard about corruption forever but until they actually see it pushing on their liberties, their wallets, and their way of life, things will not change. Only at the precipice do people summon the will and the courage to change.
The people are being SHOWN.