Roman Revolts
Senate enacts senatus consultum ultimum
Special Questioning People's Report
by Lindsay Williams, staff reporter
But sadly, that has all changed. Caesar has crossed the Rubicon River, which separates Italy and Gaul. The law states that no man may bring a legion into Italy, and Caesar brings the 13th legion with him.
In response, the Senate has decided to enact senatus consultum ultimum, which is a decree to preserve the state. An inside source reports that the senate hopes to flee to the south. This source says that Caesar's force is not large, but the senate is hoping not to fight by enacting the senatus consultum ultimum.
In-Depth: A member of Caesar's 13th legion speaks out
Legion member (chose to remain anonymous: Yes, I am. The 13th Legion.
SPQR: Are you a plebeian or a patrician?
LM: A plebeian; metalworker before this.
SPQR: And are you from Rome?
LM: Yes, the city is my home.
SPQR: So you serve Julius Caesar right now.
LM: Yes, what an inspirational leader. He promises us wealth and land so we can support our families.
SPQR: I see. What do you have to do to get this wealth?
LM: He just wants our support.
SPQR: In what exactly?
LM: Caesar wishes to lead the Roman Empire into a new age of great wealth for the common people. He wants to be the greatest leader we've ever had! Soon, with our help, he will be permanent dictator and will lead the common people into an age of prosperity! He's such an inspiration.
SPQR: Thank you for your time.
Colosseum
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Plebeians deserve less power in the senate
The twelve tables were a necessary step. The Plebeians didn't know the laws, so how could they properly follow them? The Twelve Tables provided order and legal protection to Patricians and Plebeians alike and united the country. But the Plebeians didn't stop there. Knowing the law wasn't good enough.
Letting Plebeians partake in government was a bad decision. They are meant to work to keep this country prosperous while the more able Patricians lead the government. Allowing them to serve in political positions has just increased corruption and greed. We need to take that power and give it back to the people it belongs to.
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