Concerning Caesar

My fellow Romans, today the state is in a most dangerous position having suffered through the assassination of Gaius Julius Caesar. It is my fear that the Roman people, already in a state of fear, will soon turn to panic and disorder once they realize that their protector, Julius Caesar, is gone. We cannot allow the city to destroy itself from the inside-out. Julius Caesar was in the process of restoring peace and stability to Rome. However I fear now that this will never be achieved, and that your individual aspirations will become the downfall of Rome. We cannot allow our great city to sink into ruin over petty squabbling. Today we must remind the people that Rome, while deprived of a great man, will go on. Just as Caesar protected the people's interests we should protect his. The people need to be reminded of their great protector and shown that the Senate cared for him, just as he cared for the people. We need to continue pursuing Caesar's dream of the mighty, prosperous, and stable city that is Rome.

While some of you would claim Caesar was a tyrant, I cannot. Caesar worked for the good of the people and Rome through both his public and military careers. We cannot ignore all of the good Caesar has done. We also cannot condemn him as a tyrant. This man has held almost every public office and has commanded legions, all in the service of Rome. He pardoned many and worked to save the lives of Roman citizens, when others would have shown no mercy. Although he held the position of dictator, which some would condemn him for, he never used his power for tyrannical or cruel objectives. Caesar used his power as dictator to help restore order and protect the people. When the people praised him as king Caesar was quick to correct them. He showed mercy to his most hated enemies and decided not to execute them like most other rulers would. Caesar and all of his accomplishments are worthy of honor from Rome. Julius Caesar deserved the honor of a proper death after a long and prosperous career. Our only course of action should therefore be to give Caesar the honor of a proper funeral. A public funeral.