Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit

Dear Citizen,
We appreciate your loyalty, especially during these troubled times when people seem unmotivated and apathetic. You may be wondering why nothing is being done to stop this decline. Rest assured, we are taking measures to address the issue.
Starting immediately, we will randomly select a citizen each day and they will be notified of their demise within 24 hours. This will serve as a reminder of how precious life is and the importance of being a productive member of society.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Congratulations, you have been randomly selected by the government to participate in this reminder.
Note: This piece was nominated for the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2009.