Friendly Persuasion
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:22:04
We are opposed to slavery.
:22:07
But we do not believe it right
to kill one man to free another.

:22:13
Ma'am, it's not going to be a question
of fighting for freedom or a principle...

:22:18
...but of protecting our own towns,
our own homes, from attack.

:22:30
Would you men stand by while others
die to protect you?

:22:46
You look like a boy who could give a
good account of himself.

:22:49
I've been tempted to fight.
:22:51
I guess the Good Lord knows why.
:22:56
I mean, sometimes I get the
sinful wish to get into a scrap.

:23:00
So I got to watch myself
closer than most people.

:23:04
So I'll just stay away from the war.
:23:06
Because if I ever got into it,
I'd be a goner.

:23:14
And you, son?
:23:16
Are you ready to put up with looting
and killing without lifting a finger?

:23:21
Are you afraid to fight?
:23:26
I don't know.
:23:31
Here, at last, is an honest answer.
:23:34
I don't wish to offend...
:23:36
...but how many of you are hiding
behind your church to save your skins?

:23:42
Is it right to let others fight for you?
:23:44
To protect your lives and your property?
:23:49
Why don't you speak up?
:23:52
I'll speak up.
:23:55
Nothing could ever induce me
to bear arms against my fellow man.


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