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Lew <noone@lewscanon.com> writes:

> Why static?
>

Because a static variable is accessible from every methods. The same is
not true for an instance variable.
 
> Why not a getter method?
>

I think the OP can reach this solution by himself.

> What about the Law of Demeter?

The OP seems unwilling to restructure his code.