User blog comment:MonkeydashUnderscore/Imperials Or Stormcloaks?/@comment-2215298-20140114031822

Here is my opinion. The Imperials are angry at the Thalmor and want freedom, but are afraid to take on such a large enemy. Because of this, they uuse the fact that they are fighting Stormcloaks as an excuse not to rebel, and spreadthe idea that the Stormcloaks are evil. Also, the people by and large of most Imperial cities are somewhat pompus and have always lived in luxury. They also are not that much kinder to other groups, such as Khajjit caravans. The Stormcloaks feel that the Imperials need to fight, and their lack of rebellin means that they agree with the enemy. As the High King failed to act, Ulfric felt that it was his duty to take over to fight the Thalmor with all of Skyrim's armies. The Imperials then focused on his rebellion. Due to the spread of need for rebellion against the Thalmor, some Stormcloaks started to have a slight fear of all elves, though it is greatly eggagerated by the empire. Talos was an imporant figure to the Stormcloaks, and banning him would be like banning Jesus Christ, Furthering the cause to fight. Furthermore, I have seen several more Stormcloaks assist Elves in Windhelm and not refer to them derogatorally. But, I have heard far more neglect and sob stories in Imperial areas. So if there is as much bigotry as said, it is a problem that both sides face. Lastly, the Imperials attempted to assassinate someone for crossing a border, without any questioning or examination, much less proof, a clear sign of oppression.