Allow me to commence by stating that I do not favour any reform of the Guard as of this time. It is obvious to me that Lazarus is composed, as Roavin has eloquently said and I wish to paraphrase, of a culturally mixed population containing raiders, defenders and those who identify with neither from many backgrounds. It is, therefore, my intention to resolutely and unreservedly oppose this particular amendment to the present law.
Over the ages, we have seen our region utilized as pawns by various sides. We were the dog toy of the R/D sphere, being thrown around as a subservient community for the interests of others until recently, when we managed to throw off the military yoke and refusing to participate in the slimy imperialist games of those who have subverted Lazarus ever again. Seeing our tumultuous history in the Civil War compared to now (literal votestacking and tearing up of the region by outsiders vs. our present peace and stability), I believe Lazarus learned a lesson through a baptism by the scorching fiery fangs of our past: never permit for this region to be thrown around like a ball ever again.
We stand here, at risk of unlearning what we have experienced. I recall the chaos that was the Constitutional Convention, but even then the current consciousness of our resulting military policy was firmly entrenched. From what I remember, many constitutional proposals restricted the use of military action. After the Twelfth Mandate, it is no coincidence that we did not create a new army to field in battle, for, in the past, it was not deployed against our enemies or for our leisure, but against us.
The Guard is functioning well as it was designed. When the time came to rise up against the NPO and its mischievous ways, we forged the Guard to fight them in a military capacity, not to restart the cycle of anarchy and suffering Lazarus had endured for years. Once more, the restrictions imposed are not a misguided folly, but the result of what we had learnt.
Lazarus was never created to appeal to one side of R/D. However, there are dozens of regions specifically fabricated and designed for this exact purpose. Given this fact, why must we open the doors to despair when there is no need to according to our systematic blueprint? Do I have any confidence on the capacity of the region to safely augment the military at this time? This damaging argument that I had the misfortune to see only reminds me of the old days, and it alone speaks more than I could ever type.
I fear that, if we pass any major reform, the same cycle shall repeat itself. The same, godforsaken cycle of misery and plight. I do not wish to see outsiders making use of Lazarus as their little personal battleground once more and forevermore. When the Twelfth Mandate came into being, we had a chance to reset everything. We have done so, and I am proud of the peaceful community we have built over these past few years. Listen to my plea: if you wish a stable and peaceful Lazarus, make certain to keep it that way, lest you wish another purge.
I could end up being wrong, but this is what I feel. Anything else would be a lie.
Over the ages, we have seen our region utilized as pawns by various sides. We were the dog toy of the R/D sphere, being thrown around as a subservient community for the interests of others until recently, when we managed to throw off the military yoke and refusing to participate in the slimy imperialist games of those who have subverted Lazarus ever again. Seeing our tumultuous history in the Civil War compared to now (literal votestacking and tearing up of the region by outsiders vs. our present peace and stability), I believe Lazarus learned a lesson through a baptism by the scorching fiery fangs of our past: never permit for this region to be thrown around like a ball ever again.
We stand here, at risk of unlearning what we have experienced. I recall the chaos that was the Constitutional Convention, but even then the current consciousness of our resulting military policy was firmly entrenched. From what I remember, many constitutional proposals restricted the use of military action. After the Twelfth Mandate, it is no coincidence that we did not create a new army to field in battle, for, in the past, it was not deployed against our enemies or for our leisure, but against us.
The Guard is functioning well as it was designed. When the time came to rise up against the NPO and its mischievous ways, we forged the Guard to fight them in a military capacity, not to restart the cycle of anarchy and suffering Lazarus had endured for years. Once more, the restrictions imposed are not a misguided folly, but the result of what we had learnt.
Lazarus was never created to appeal to one side of R/D. However, there are dozens of regions specifically fabricated and designed for this exact purpose. Given this fact, why must we open the doors to despair when there is no need to according to our systematic blueprint? Do I have any confidence on the capacity of the region to safely augment the military at this time? This damaging argument that I had the misfortune to see only reminds me of the old days, and it alone speaks more than I could ever type.
I fear that, if we pass any major reform, the same cycle shall repeat itself. The same, godforsaken cycle of misery and plight. I do not wish to see outsiders making use of Lazarus as their little personal battleground once more and forevermore. When the Twelfth Mandate came into being, we had a chance to reset everything. We have done so, and I am proud of the peaceful community we have built over these past few years. Listen to my plea: if you wish a stable and peaceful Lazarus, make certain to keep it that way, lest you wish another purge.
I could end up being wrong, but this is what I feel. Anything else would be a lie.