User blog comment:JoshofBlades/Why the Empire Should Prevail Over the Stormcloaks! (part 2)/@comment-12.234.232.138-20111212232441

This brings to the forefront a serious political argument that stems into the real life, of today.

Do we give up our rights, and freedoms for the sake of a global sort of "security", or at best a "sense of security". If you remember you got off the wagon was sent to the chopping block with no trial, no charge or crime! while you can think that executing drifters is good for the region as a whole but it just or right?

It is human nature to want to feel safe and kings and emperors came to power in the dark ages, and the people allowed them to take full advantage of them because they felt that the threat of barbarian invasions was far worse. however there were at times, especially during the 100 years or 30 years war (history) where the people rebelled because they realized that their "king" either couldnt protect them, or was more interested in advancing their own agenda.

so there are times when empires are necessary and times in which they have outlived their usefulness. While they bring peace, its a false reality. Oppression without resistance is peace. Resistance of oppression is freedom.