2009-02-21 - GNN Fireside Chat on Congress of Free Worlds

Submitted by Pesiro
The holocamera clicks over to a live feed from the home of the Sullust President. It is very cozy with a number of plush furnishings. Pesiro is sitting in a single-person chair as he looks at the camera. Off his right shoulder, there is a fire burning in a fireplace.
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the galaxy. I am sure many of you have heard the recent announcement by Princess Bellamy to stand for the creation of the Congress of Free Worlds. Since than, a number of Rim worlds and at least one Republic world have announced their intention to join the Congress."
"Sullust was one of the invitees to join the Congress, but the important political figures have been discussing the constitution and the potential pros and cons of membership. After hours of debate, it has been decided the Sullust will NOT join the Congress of Free Worlds. The Sullustan people do not wish to be under the potential dominion or influence of any outside force, no matter how well intentioned. The troubles and past history of the Black Imperium, from which this is born, is too hard to overlook... similar to the troubles of the Republic when we announced that Sullust would not join that body politic. Sullust and its people will control its own destiny without the influence of others."
"The Republic worlds which have announced or considering joining the Congress, in my opinion, are stretching themselves rather thin. The Congress of Free Worlds is ultimately the product of an Outer Rim group that at one time was attempting to destroy the Republic in no uncertain terms. Many in the Republic still believe that is their goal, rightly and wrongly. To serve the Republic AND the Congress of Free Worlds is antithetical. You cannot honestly serve both bodies politic without finding yourself in disservice to them both. Those worlds of the Republic should consider deeply their commitment to one or the other body and leave the body that they can no longer serve."
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