Katie Putnam
Fellow Athenians!
I fear there has been a terrible misunderstanding. It is not for spite or for recognition that I disagree with the majority of you. My desire is justice and what is best for Athens. Anything that I say or do is centered on those two things. With that in mind, I must also point out that I am not perfect. Perfection is something that is possible for only the gods. Claiming perfection would be blasphemous and I would never dream of dishonoring the gods with such speech. Because of my imperfections I, like you, am able to make mistakes. I will never at all times be wise or have temperance and unfortunately my shortcomings made their appearance through the breaking a law. I would have much rather been reminded of my shortcomings in a less destructive way however, we do not ever get to choose when fate decides to humble us.
I was humbled at our last assembly meeting and I am grateful for the experience because it has shown me the importance of constant study. It has reminded me that I am on a life long journey towards justice, wisdom, temperance, etc; a journey that I must and will take very seriously because it is the path that the gods have chosen for me.
I am, however, not thankful for my unrefined tongue. Never! do I wish to break the laws of the assembly. I may not agree with our current form of government but I recognize that it is the government that has been placed over us for this time. Justice would require that I respect and obey the rule of the government, no matter how much I disagree with its policies. Breaking the law of the assembly was not my intention and I must ask for the forgiveness of the assembly. My purpose was not malicious and I want you all to know that I am deeply sorry for the mistake that I made.
Thank you for acknowledging my guilt. To do else wise would have been unjust. I accept my guilt and I am prepared to accept any punishment that the assembly decides to bestow upon me. I would like to, however, offer up my opinion as to what my sentencing might be. Being that I broke the law, and that same law states very clearly what the punishment should be, I will offer to pay the amount of money stated in the law. I feel that since the assembly is looking for ways to get more money this will prove to be helpful to the assembly and will be satisfactory payment for my error.
Again, I must ask for the forgiveness of the assembly. Please know that I was not ever attempting to undermine the current form of government. I simply made a mistake. I will spend the remainder of my time here in this world refining my tongue and learning the ever-important virtue of temperance. Athens is my home and I want the very same thing as all of you: to see Athens have a bright and prosperous future. I would never purposefully attempt to reach that goal by breaking the law. Please forgive my error. It was very much unintended.
Fellow Athenians!
I fear there has been a terrible misunderstanding. It is not for spite or for recognition that I disagree with the majority of you. My desire is justice and what is best for Athens. Anything that I say or do is centered on those two things. With that in mind, I must also point out that I am not perfect. Perfection is something that is possible for only the gods. Claiming perfection would be blasphemous and I would never dream of dishonoring the gods with such speech. Because of my imperfections I, like you, am able to make mistakes. I will never at all times be wise or have temperance and unfortunately my shortcomings made their appearance through the breaking a law. I would have much rather been reminded of my shortcomings in a less destructive way however, we do not ever get to choose when fate decides to humble us.
I was humbled at our last assembly meeting and I am grateful for the experience because it has shown me the importance of constant study. It has reminded me that I am on a life long journey towards justice, wisdom, temperance, etc; a journey that I must and will take very seriously because it is the path that the gods have chosen for me.
I am, however, not thankful for my unrefined tongue. Never! do I wish to break the laws of the assembly. I may not agree with our current form of government but I recognize that it is the government that has been placed over us for this time. Justice would require that I respect and obey the rule of the government, no matter how much I disagree with its policies. Breaking the law of the assembly was not my intention and I must ask for the forgiveness of the assembly. My purpose was not malicious and I want you all to know that I am deeply sorry for the mistake that I made.
Thank you for acknowledging my guilt. To do else wise would have been unjust. I accept my guilt and I am prepared to accept any punishment that the assembly decides to bestow upon me. I would like to, however, offer up my opinion as to what my sentencing might be. Being that I broke the law, and that same law states very clearly what the punishment should be, I will offer to pay the amount of money stated in the law. I feel that since the assembly is looking for ways to get more money this will prove to be helpful to the assembly and will be satisfactory payment for my error.
Again, I must ask for the forgiveness of the assembly. Please know that I was not ever attempting to undermine the current form of government. I simply made a mistake. I will spend the remainder of my time here in this world refining my tongue and learning the ever-important virtue of temperance. Athens is my home and I want the very same thing as all of you: to see Athens have a bright and prosperous future. I would never purposefully attempt to reach that goal by breaking the law. Please forgive my error. It was very much unintended.
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