Libo On the Issue of the Conspirators

My fellow senators,

I write to you all to clarify my position on the issue of the conspirators who assassinated Julius Caesar. As you might have observed, I withheld my tongue from speaking on the issue because I wanted both sides to get an equal chance to form their argument. I was disappointing at the personal attacks that were being thrown around by both sides towards the end of the session.

When the final vote came down (one side for a fair trial, the other for no trial) I voted for no trial. I felt that the assassins should not be tried since their actions were done, in their own minds, for a higher moral calling. A calling that they felt was for the benefit and freedom of all Roman people. I for one cannot judge any man like that. I wanted the conspirators to be acquitted because I judged that they had won the debate.

I may be wrong though. If it turns out that during the trials incriminating evidence is presented to suggest that the assassination was done for selfish gains then I would be open to changing my opinion.

May the senate serve the people,

Libo