“The peculiar circumstances of the moment may render a measure more or less wise, but cannot render it more or less constitutional.”
John Marshall
“Even that homeless man is entitled to his pursuit of happiness. He should be free to choose what he wants to be.” Adell said as he watched the man fade from view.
“No, he should be held to a higher standard. He is not free to weaken the polity. He must contribute voluntarily or he should be forced to contribute.” Alexander said emphatically.
“You would increase his anguish. Clearly he is down on his luck.”
“Myths and luck. You astound me. That man is a vagrant because he was never held to account. He has been given a pass when he should be working in the mines or fields for the good of your empire.”
“First we have no empire, it is a republic. Second, it is very likely he is a veteran who saw and did horrific things in war and can no longer cope.”
“If he is a veteran then your society has failed. Where are his lands and his bounty for his service?”
“Things aren’t done that way anymore.”
“Abandoning wisdom. You may as well have left him behind to die in battle than to have a soldier fall into such disgrace. It is a stain upon your empire. Are there ...
