User blog comment:Spritydove/Deeper Thought into the Civil War/@comment-24.127.149.128-20120714023416/@comment-24.127.149.128-20120718014719

TheEpicShot is right. Balgruuf did side with the Imperials in the Battle for Whiterun, but that was because Ulfric was going to attack even if he took the path of Switzerland and remained neutral. He also wanted extra help to defend the city. Though, depending on what side the Dragonborn chooses, it almost doesn't matter.

I like where this side debate has gone.