Resolved: The Dark side of the Force are the actual "good guys" in Star Wars.

Alright. I thank my opponent for this wonderous debate, but like all good things, it must come to a close. I will begin by following the same flow that my opponent has used in his previous round.Contention 1: Freedom of RelgionMy opponent is mistaken by him placing his belief in the fact that Han Solo's mocking of the Jedi means that there wasn't a theocracy. This only shows that under the Galatic Empire that he was able to mock it. Once again this is under the dark side which premits this to occur. This can easily be compared to the ending of a religious rule anywhere in the world. You can simply lie and say you are religious and you really aren't. Also keep in mind that Yoda has stated several times that people are either too old or have to much hate to become a Jedi. These are people who became at the top of their class in the religion, but failed to go any higher. You can almost think of it as the Catholic Clergy in a way. Contention 2: Jedi Mind TricksMy opponent's claim of being unable to fool the Senate is false. This is shown as even though political leaders are Stubborn, Boss (Rugor) Nass was shown to be fooled by the Jedi mind trick into fighting the battle of Naboo despite him not having any interest in the war itself. [1] Contention 3: Chancellor PalpatineMy opponent claims that the Chancellor is making a hostile take over, but he is incorrect. In Episode II the Emergancy Powers Act gave Chancellor Palpatine rights a dictator, pratically by being able to call off elections, and gave him powers to pass laws without the approval of the Senate. [2] So in this case he was completely justified in that statement as it was pratically true. When the Jedi attempted to arrest him for doing his job he drew his lightsabber. http://www.youtube.com...Contention 4: Coup1. It was a Coup, as shown above, he was doing everything via the law and the Jedi attempted to arrest him and, thus, overthrowing the Chancellor and toppling the Republic.2. The Senators were elected by people around the Galaxy and these people elected the Chancellor. Theoretically, he was elected by the people of the Galaxy. Not to mention he was directly elected by those in his district.Contention 5: Jedi oppose technologyWe may think that this is all high tech by our standards, but this comes into play by the standards of the Star Wars universe, technology was completely opposed by the Jedi. Sure they would not be able to supress this new technology, but they sided with the Republic and were able to influence the Republic. It wouldn't be to far of a stretch of imagination to see that the Republic can inforce these laws. Many people can look at war materials. When the prequils were occuring the Republic's Clone Troopers used Eta-2 Actis-class interceptor which was not the most up to date. [3] After the Empire took over we saw a massive advancement in technology with the X-Wing, TIE Fighter, and TIE Fighter Interceptor. War materials multiplied and moved way faster than it ever did in the Galatic Republic. Contention 6: SlaveryMy opponent brings up slavery once more and that it was the Clones that were enslaved. This is where I have to turn my finger and point at the Jedi. This was because it was issued by Sifo-Dyas. My opponent claims that I cheated, but yet this was brought up in Episode 2 when Obi-Wan landed on Kamino. [see 2nd video] This not only refutes my opponent's claim, but it turns this point, and the one further down, in my favor.http://www.youtube.com...Contention 7: Financial Reform ActThough it is outside of the movie, keep in mind that it is brought up several times in the movies by showing the Trade Federation Leaders themself make mention of it in EP1 (I'm not sure if they do it in 3). Though this happend outside of the movies, much like my opponent's Sun Destroyer, it played a key part in the Saga and this one was not only mentioned, but played a role almost as large as the Death Star in the Saga. All points extended across the board. Here is a quote from Episode 1 on the Matter of these actions. "Supreme Chancellor, delegates of the Senate, a tragedy has occurred, which started right here with the taxation of trade routes, and has now engulfed our entire planet in the oppression of the Trade Federation!"R13;Sheev Palpatine[4]Contention 8: Economics and the Death StarThough the destruction was indeed devistating, but we have to keep in mind many of the things that went into it. Sure the Rebels destroyed it, but if that is the issue then the Light Side is at fault for destroying the entire economy of the Galaxy then. So this would extend across as a point for me. When we look at the Death Star we can to look at the state. We can see that even though there is unlimited resources, both sides are unable to actually afford the project. It is more likely than not that the Death Star was built by the Private sector via the free market. [5] Thus these companies footed the bill, but it's destruction would still be painful. Either way this goes, this point flows across as the Light side destroys the economic while the Dark Side provided Stimulas, Jobs, and recovery. Now we move onto Con's CaseContention 1: Destruction of AlderaanMy opponent still attempts to shift the blame. It was definately shown that she lied about the rebel base and if the Emperial troops would have taken her word and destroyed that planet there would be a great deal of blood on her hands of innocent lives since she gave the wrong information. If she would have told the truth, Yavin IV would be gone and the War would be over. Contention 2: Dissolution of the RepublicThis is something that is also false. The Chancellor was well within his rights and was doing everything legally. The Jedi had no reason to arrest him outside of the fact that he was of a different religion. He was forced to fight with the Jedi since they were doing something that was unconstituional (assuming it's US like) and was being threatend by force.Contention 3: Killing PadawansThough they would not be able to become Jedi's again, they would be able to train others with what they know. This would lead to a new influx of Jedi that would be able to rise agains the Empire. This would not be able to happen. If they were jailed they could use the Jedi Mind trick to get out of jail. They needed to be killed for the safety of the Empire and all those living there.* Contention 4: TortureThere is no proof that is does or does not cause pain, but interfering with an individual's own personal freedom of their own self so they have their own autonomy. This is a violation of the most important right of an individual and though you might feel pain in torture you are able to control yourself and have awareness which doesn't occur in this situation where it is pratically brainwashing. Contention 5: Human CloningExtend from my slavery contention.There's a key difference between droids and humans. Humans cannot be hacked or cannot have something happen to them like what occured at the end of the Battle of Naboo where the entire droid army was destroyed. There are many other things I can get into, but I'm running out of characters and that's the subject of another debate.Contention 6: Palpatine selling out his own planetWe do not understand the entire Galaxy's politics, but one thing does exist. The fact that the CIS ceded from the Republic over taxes. If a group planets could cede over that then imagine what the politics are on that planet? The issue is simple as it would show this is a key thing to have happend and a necessary action.Thank you and please vote Pro!Sources1. (http://starwars.wikia.com...) 2. (http://starwars.wikia.com...) 3. (http://starwars.wikia.com...) 4. (http://starwars.wikia.com...) 5. (http://gizmodo.com...) Disclairmers*Not my own personal opinion nor my advocation of such an action.