Our great land has allowed for us as a people to gain things that our forefathers would have never imagined would be had by the citizens of Athens. With our government of democracy here, each Athenian can have whatever he wants, as long as he will work for it. Our land is one of many riches, and all can prosper if they are willing. And despite all of this, look where we stand today. Recently debilitated by the Spartans, no territories under our control anymore, the trireme no longer usable by us, and a very large portion of our population gone to the River Styx. Some of the more begrudging here would suggest we seek out the 30; no! Why, with all of these other problems, would we expend efforts and resources on a revenge quest, when instead, we should be focused on rebuilding our empire?! I propose a new law as thus: No longer will anyone be allowed to mention the 30 or their sympathizers, from this day forth, which will cause us to ultimately forget about them. This will allow us to focus more clearly on the real issues at hand. There are too many vastly important things to take care of for us to be meddling in the affairs of children.
(John, a Moderate Democrat)
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