Caesar's acta; honorably put to rest

Fellow senators, it has come to our notice that we must decide once and for all what to do with Caesar's acta. Many of us in this senate loved Caesar and indeed, many of us owe him our careers and our lives. Caesar was a great man who saw the potential in people and was able to place them in the best possible position for the betterment of Rome itself. He had the keen ability to see past personal opinion into a man's very being.

Many people would argue that because of his great wisdom we should continue to follow the wishes of Caesar. They might say that those of us in power in the senate are in fact there mainly due to the foresight of Caesar. Should we not continue down the line that he has set us on? I do not believe so. I believe that now that great Caesar is no longer among us we should once again return to the true republic that we are and should have positions filled as they have been in the past through vote as opposed to appointment.

Much has changed since the death of Caesar. We have seen treachery, war, and trying times. Who is to say that even Caesar would not find it necessary to take these things into account when deciding the future of Rome. Perhaps he would choose differently due to these tumultuous times. We cannot say for certain and that adds to why I believe that we should not follow Caesar's acta. Things in Rome have changed and the people have changed as well. We should give them the chance to choose their new leaders as they see fit. Also, how can the consul who is serving now then serve again after he has sworn it shall not be so? Let the people make their own choices and trust in them to choose wisely.

I understand that abolishing the acta may cause problems for certain citizens and certain senators. However, I believe that as Romans they will be able to see beyond their own personal agendas and be able to picture the better action for the whole of the state. We have accomplished much in the past few days, least of which a mild truce amongst the senate and a unity almost unheard of in its senators. Any problems that arise from the abolition of the acta can be dealt with as long as we continue to put aside our differences and focus on the matters at hand. Let us end these petty men and their dishonorable actions against Rome in the name of great Caesar. Let us put a stop to their political schemings all while hiding behind the legacy of a man who would be shamed to his core for being associated with men of such disgrace. Any senators who have issue with a decision not to follow the acta should consider if they are outraged out of deviotion to Caesar and a trust in his decisions, or if they have more personal reasons behind their thoughts.

Caesar helped to shape the Rome in which we live. As I have said and as we all know, many of us are in positions of power and esteem in thanks to him. He trusted us with his most beloved country, trusted in us to make wise and just decisions for the people of Rome. Would he not also now trust in us to make the best decision for the future of Rome? I believe that Caesar himself would want us to follow our own wisdom and honor in this matter and not let our judgement be clouded by blind devotion, political pride, or dishonorable intentions.

We should not be completly blind to the wise wishes of Caesar and yet we should leave the present to the living while respectfully honoring the past and the dead.