Executive's Statement on the Formation of Conservative Party

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Executive Patricius Maximus, in a regular press conference today, was asked by a reporter about the new establishment of a Conservative Party in Franklin. Below is the excerpt from the conference, including the question after the new party:

REPORTER: Mr. Executive, we have recieved a statement from the meeting of Assemblymen and other citizens in the LIH condominiums, saying that a Conservative Party had formed, and also that 3 Assemblymen are now members. What do you think of this development?

EXECUTIVE: I have read their statement... and what do I think of it? I think it is a development that should have been accepted. Franklin has now had 3 years of extensive settlement, and we definently have principles that most of us adhere to, expressed most famously in our Constitution. Since we do have them, it naturally follows that people who would be, likely scared of potential necessitated change in our state structure or our culture, would band together and form a party to advance those aims. I am obviously not a conservative, and take on the label of liberal, so I really don't agree with them. However, I believe the more debate we have, the better. I wouldn't mind debating with communists or fascists, if they had seats in the Assembly, although I am certainly not either. In any event, next June the people of their districts will decide who they want to be as their Assemblyman. Next question.

REPORTER: Uh, yes. I would like to call attention to the Lou Damato case. There have been two headlines -- one, that the recall petition has been certified by the Judiciary, and two, that the grand jury has referred his case to trial. What is your opinion?

EXECUTIVE: Well, the people of his district have decided they don't want him, and I respect his case. I also agree with the grand jury's decision, and await the verdict.