12-04-2018, 06:04 PM
Honestly, I am very sad to see us forced to this decision. We could have rebuilt Lazarus, create a strong tight community, if only we were left alone.
However, we weren't and will not be left alone. I know many fear war will destroy Lazarus. But I fear that if we don't stand up for ourselves, they will come for us, sooner or later. The Pacific has shown it is not intend on leaving Lazarus alone. Yes, they're reforming, but how long will this last? How long will it take for them to come after us again? Yes, war will have it's costs too. But we can't escape paying a price. I fear war, but by far, do I fear the consequences of peace the most. War will require a lot from Lazarus, but we do not stand alone.
Even though I'd want peace, the Pacific has harmed us several times, and we have no reason to believe they won't repeat it. Therefore I support war. I'd want Lazarus to be able to take a neutral position and sit this all out, but we weren't bystanders; we were the target. They created a wedge between raiders and defenders, pushed them so far conflict was inavoidable. Not only that, but they attempted to coup it themselves when we were at our weakest. They were out for our region. I do not think we should let them get away with it. They are the biggest threat to Lazarus I can think of.
Therefore I support war. I do not want it, but I see it as necessary.
However, we weren't and will not be left alone. I know many fear war will destroy Lazarus. But I fear that if we don't stand up for ourselves, they will come for us, sooner or later. The Pacific has shown it is not intend on leaving Lazarus alone. Yes, they're reforming, but how long will this last? How long will it take for them to come after us again? Yes, war will have it's costs too. But we can't escape paying a price. I fear war, but by far, do I fear the consequences of peace the most. War will require a lot from Lazarus, but we do not stand alone.
Even though I'd want peace, the Pacific has harmed us several times, and we have no reason to believe they won't repeat it. Therefore I support war. I'd want Lazarus to be able to take a neutral position and sit this all out, but we weren't bystanders; we were the target. They created a wedge between raiders and defenders, pushed them so far conflict was inavoidable. Not only that, but they attempted to coup it themselves when we were at our weakest. They were out for our region. I do not think we should let them get away with it. They are the biggest threat to Lazarus I can think of.
Therefore I support war. I do not want it, but I see it as necessary.