The American Civil War

There are two sides to every story, two parts to either side, and it is a thousand times harder to choose the correct path once you understand this basic truth.

Mediator: Let us start with a quick opening statement from each side followed by a brief rebuttal. Following that, assuming there are no objections we will allow for questions from the crowd until all questions are answered or until 5 P.M. We will then end with a closing statement from each side. Governor, you are to start at your discretion.

Republican: Thank you, good citizen. I have come here today to speak for the Republican Party in this glorious city. I shall not equivocate now, nor temporize should you elect me, and I shall make my philosophy and point known quickly and concisely: This noble war fought for Union and an end to slavery must not be halted when its goals are so close to completion. To do anything else but continue this war, nay, elevate this war to higher levels, is unpatriotic. It is downright deceitful as the snake is deceitful, an ungodly shift of loyalties pulling one towards the Devil, and will only lead to a broken nation falling apart into separate, warring states. Is that the person you want to be? The person whose vote throws us into endless anarchy to be preyed upon by Europe? Nay, friends, instead join me in continued support for this necessary and morally proper struggle as we support those engaged abroad.

Mediator: Time.