User blog comment:AveryWood/Reasons Why Going With the Empire is Better/@comment-1786741-20120817053847

I respectfully disagree. First off, calling the ban of Talos a "stupid reason" for going to war shows just how little you know about Skyrim. Talos is essentially their main diety, it's akin to outlawing the worship of Jesus to them. Not to mention the Nords are a culture deeply set in tradition, which they view as being attacked by the Empire. This accusation isn't unfounded since you see many Imperials completely disregarding some of their most sacred traditions. The Empire allowed the Thalmor in Skyrim, even though it was an act of desperation the Nords see this as the ultimate betrayl. In the game if you so much as question the Thalmor they try to kill you on the spot. In the end, it's more about what's best for Skyrim (Stormcloaks) and what's best for the Empire.