*Defarge Approaches Podium to Scattered Applause*
Good evening members of the ACLC.
First, I’d like to extend my thanks to Lt. Governor Q for allowing me to address this great caucus. I’d like to congratulate you all on being able to build the ACLC into the first caucus which has been able to stand the test of time, and still stay current and significant. It is always good to see both sides of the aisle unite, if only on certain issues.
But, unfortunately, I’m not here exclusively to sing your praises. I’m here because I’m running for Senate. I’m here because while you and I may not agree on everything, we both agree that civil liberties are a right, not a privilege; that every Atlasian should expect the rights to free speech, assembly, religion, and choice.
Now, we don’t agree on everything, and I won’t pretend that we do. I believe that our security must and should come first before everything else. I’m in favor of keeping our most dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals. I’m also in favor of maintaining the topless ban, quite unfortunately
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But there, our disagreements end. Together we agree that every Atlasian has the right civil unions with another Atlasian, regardless of gender. Together we agree in the separation of church and state. Together we agree that every Atlasian has the right or pray in his or her own way, regardless of where they are or who they’re with. Together we agree that every Atlasian woman has the right to choose.
Together we agree that every Atlasian has the right to their civil liberties, and that no government has the right to take them away (unless they’re criminals, terrorists, or women devoted to walking around topless
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Thank you.
