Ethics, Thursday

[saddeserthermit]

The puppies were gone from class this week. Instead Anakin was at the front in his customary Jedi robes, looking solemn. "Recent political events here have brought back some...less pleasant recollections from my home galaxy, which overthrew its democratic system in favor of an Emperor who then enacted heavy-handed policies against women, and non-human species--which, it might be stated, was most of the galaxy."

"When such tragedies occur - and we do not mean to imply that this will be such a tragedy - there are different ways to deal with them," Obi-Wan said solemnly. "Many simply go on with their daily lives, hoping no wrath will come upon them."

Anakin made a little face at that. "Other--especially those who are targeted by the government's wrath--choose to go into hiding."

"There is something to be said for ensuring your own safety and biding your time," Obi-Wan said. "We are not all equipped to tackle the universe's wars all on our own."

Anakin nodded. "But sometimes you just have to stand up and say, no, this is wrong. Today we're going to have a discussion about where your personal line for that might be, and how you might go about offering opposition in a productive way."

Like, say, joining a Rebellion. Cough.

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Rebelliously.

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Tali'Zorah

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Ada Miller

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Ahsoka Tano

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Peridot

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Khadgar

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Rey

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Mara Jade

Listen to the Lecture

[saddeserthermit]

Short as it is.

Discussion: Rebellion

[saddeserthermit]

Your world has just been crushed by an overwhelming force.

How do you respond? Rebel or recuperate? What of the longer run?

Re: Discussion: Rebellion

[snipsnspecks]

Well, Ahsoka certainly wasn't going to say fake your death and go into hiding.

Or much of anything really.

Re: Discussion: Rebellion

[era_two_triangle]

Peridot was going to sit over here in silence, processing this one for a few extra moments before speaking up.

"What if you come at it from a different angle? What if you're part of that invading force, realize that it's been... wrong... and that you've been wrong by association, and then... switch sides?"

And build a drill?

And stop the invading force's nightmarish superweapon from forming a body and destroying a planet?

Re: Discussion: Rebellion

[saddeserthermit]

"I would call that a rather inspiring bit of a rebellion," Obi-Wan said lightly.

Re: Discussion: Rebellion

[era_two_triangle]

"... You would?"

Peridot didn't get told that sort of thing often.

Ever.

Peridot wasn't generally inspiring.

Re: Discussion: Rebellion

[saddeserthermit]

"To go against what you were taught for your entire life, because you felt it was unjust?" Obi-Wan said. "Yes, I would."

Well, in this particular case. He was a little more ambivalent on Anakin's take on that.

Re: Discussion: Rebellion

[era_two_triangle]

So help Peridot, she was going to wear a silly little smile, now.

"Inspiring," she mused, trying the word out on her tongue. "Yeah... Yeah, that's me. Inspiring Peridot."

Ego and all.

Re: Discussion: Rebellion

[spell_chucker]

"I think it's very important to stand up and fight when injustices occur," Khadgar said. "I realize that isn't an option for everyone - there are reasons not everyone volunteers to join an army - but personally, I'm healthy and strong, and I can't see a reason not to fight to protect people who are in danger."

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[saddeserthermit]

"If it's just you against a much larger force?" Obi-Wan suggested. "There are reasons to wait."

Re: Discussion: Rebellion

[spell_chucker]

Khadgar frowned, but nodded. "I would hope I wouldn't be alone, but I understand. Finding others who are equally angry would be important. But if we wait too long, we might not be able to turn the tide."

RE: Discussion: Rebellion

[thatwaslucky]

"We have this situation back home," Rey admitted. "I definitely admire the resistance, but there also isn't opportunity for everyone."

Talk to the Teachers

[saddeserthermit]

At least one of which looks tired again.

Re: Talk to the Teachers

[saddeserthermit]

But when didn't Obi-Wan feel tired these days, truly?

Re: Talk to the Teachers

[sith_happened]

Anakin was also very tired from being on a plane all day--it had been an extremely trying week.

OOC

[saddeserthermit]

I still need to watch last week's Have I Got News For You, but Charlie Brooker, you remain my favorite.

RE: OOC

[throughaphase]

Gonna be real: I have said about myself "I'm part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor. Take me away!" out loud once so far.

Look, you can't give me this many appropriate Star Wars quotes and not expect me to use them.