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THE DOMINATION PLAN By: Lauren People
 * ANTI FEDERALIST**:

 To the Freemen of New York, Friends, Countrymen, and Fellow Citizens, Please don ’ t let the unreasonable Federalist papers convince you to surrender your liberty and privileges in the government. The plan of federal government can not function in our nation without having to exploit the rights of the freemen. The constructed federalist plan tries to cover the truth by misleading people to think that a strong centralized government would help construct the Unites States. However, it will only ruin what we've accomplished; independence and liberty. Today, our liberties and privileges are secured. We hold rights to property, freedom of speech, trial by jury. The federalist plan would make us “surrender these great and valuable privileges up forever”. Their greedy dreams of constructing a corrupted centralized government can be seen in their plan. The federalists try to justify their greed and ambition by claming their means of having to “control the effects of faction” are because they can’t remove the causes beforehand. Their plan states that whether the faction is the majority or not does not matter in controlling the faction. They use the word “sacrifice” to hide the real truth of a federal central government being able to control all means of the nation. The Federalist seems to follow the path of the Brutal British that we’ve fought for such a long time to get away from. They mock democracy of its capabilities and try to convince us that individuals presenting themselves are unnecessary if representatives are formed. Their argument of how representatives “chosen by a body of citizens” would effectively represent every single individuals of each state of their opinions and needs reminded me of virtual representation that we’ve detested. The federalist plan promotes despotism that are in the hands of what they recall the “artful and designing,” who are actually the wealthy on the top with all their greed and ambitions. It is our current common law that prevents such tyranny. The federalists promote certain individuals to control the nation with a “strong centralized government,” which is only a tool to achieve their private interest and ambition. How will the common welfare and happiness of our nation keep up with such strident tyranny? The plan will “immediately ruin and annihilation as a nation”. “All the blessings of liberty and the dearest privileges of freemen are now at stake and dependent on your present conduct.” Liberty remains not yet violated but the second the federalist plan is installed, oppression, corruption, and exploitation of rights would be on the rise. If so, the state of society in England seems more favorable to such a corrupted government of our own. //People.//

1787 //Taking into Consideration// To the People of the State of New York:

Federalists, federalists, federalists ... all they think about is central power. They are so unaware of the how close to corruption we, within our own nation, can become.

But you may be wondering … what, exactly, is the difference between a centralized government and a divided government? What makes one so much better than the other?

Well, a centralized government involves just one authority with all of the power. This can get very out of hand – it makes dishonest governmental actions easier to get away with and stirs up anger and disagreement among states.

A divided government, on the other hand, is a more intelligent, more practical way of rule. If the central government is divided into smaller parts, the radical idea of “keeping each other in their proper places” would actually be possible (Federalist paper #51). No single branch would be capable of becoming corrupted when two others are watching over them – “hence a double security arises to the rights of the people” (Federalist paper #51).

I am one hundred and ten percent in agreement with Lauren People – “The [Federalists seem] to follow the path of the Brutal British that we’ve fought for such a long time to get away from.” Considering the fact that we have just broken free from Britain after decades and decades of brutal tyranny, do we really want to be controlled by another central government? Would we not rather be run by smaller officials, so as to minimize the risk of omnipotence in one part of the government? We have all learned by now what becomes of anything with too much power – it becomes corrupted, it becomes invasive, it becomes infected with the idea of superiority. Do we really desire another ruling authority of this kind?

//Daniel Fisher//

THE TRUE VIOLENCE By Jonathan Yale

It has recently been exaggerated in the New York Packet that factions are violent and cause instability in the national government. However, if we plainly observe the natural order of our world, it is the centralized government that will will be the ultimate source of instability and violence. A federal government in this time in history, and in this imperfect world, would be a disaster for the United States of America.

Like all other republics, these representatives on the federal level will be of the political elite, will manipulate power, will be and will exercise oppression. For the ordinary American citizen, we will lose this republic to the hands of chaos if we functioned according to this federal government.

For one, a federal government would mean the takeover of the political elite. Especially in a federal government, those with monetary influence will lobby for self-interests, not necessarily those of the people’s. As a result, the people will have representatives who truly do not represent the common man. The representative would naturally lose touch with those he represents, and take on an aristocratic system. A federal government would just mean the wealthy’s voices are amplified, while the average citizens’ is reduced to a pitiful whisper. Secondly, it would cause a manipulation of incredible power. With the power to move whole armies and make decisions for hundreds of thousands of Americans, we are helpless to such decisions. Power is extremely dangerous, as we know from our former sovereign. We cannot afford to let corruption to extend without bound. We cannot afford to bestow such a huge amount of power to the national government, especially one of the elite aristocracy. Last but not least, this federal government would exercise oppression on the American people. For the sake of preserving such a unified power, dissent would mean its downfall. Therefore, this federal government, as it is doing now, would oppress the voices of the American journal and take away the right of freedom of speech. A federal government would violate such rights, including, but not limited to: the right to property and right of freedom of speech. This article, for example, could be censored tomorrow if the government wanted it to be.

Aristocracy. Manipulation. Oppression. Do these words not sound familiar of our nation’s bitter history with the British? We wish to n longer turn in this direction for the health of our republic. As sensible Americans, we cannot overlook this issue. We must ensure for our safety and the safety of future generations that this federal government fails to rise.

 Response from the Romulus. (Youjin)

I agree with James Madison ’ s argument that we are in seriously need for strong central government. We are living in an exaggerated fear that strong centralized government would naturally lead to corruption. In order to provide “ greater security afforded by a greater variety of parties, against the event of any one party being able to outnumber and oppress the rest, ” (article #10) we need a central government. Otherwise, how would we prevent “ the concert and accomplishment of the secret wishes of an unjust and interested majority? ” (article #10) We not only need a central government, but a strong government with different branches that keep each branch in check. Therefore I support that federal system take measure in America. In the republic of America the power should be “ first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments ” (Article #51). This would increase the rights of the people, not the government. “ The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself ” (article #51). With this strong evidence, we, the people have to take actions to bring United States together under one government that would maximize the rights and security of the people.

Response from Keunwha Song

Why give up what we've earned through numerous years of fighting? Why give independence liberty away by forming a centralized government that will eventually turn into a tyranny? Each states have different laws that suits their society. There is no need to forcefully eliminate the diversity between states by constructing a central government. Also each and everyone of us have natural rights; right to own property, freedom of making speech, right to be on trial by jury. Federalists are attempting to repeat what British have done to us by taking away the rights mentioned above. The federalists' intention of establishing a strong government is highly suspicious. Many great philosophers-including Jonathan Swift and Plutarch- warned humanity about riskiness of having a single dominant power. "Ambitious men, who embrace the image and not the reality of virtue, produce nothing but ugly deeds" We do not need to take risks. This nation will be carried on with no problems if states cooperate with each other, and one strong power will definitely ruin the harmony.

Response from JJ Why did we call for independence? We wanted redemption from tyrant British crown. And we have done so, yet the Federalists are trying to place the old strong federal government that will likely become what we have been against for past years. I will not suggest any ideas that are against the unification of our people, but I will definitely not let the federalists resurrect evil monarchy and aristocracy. Federalists are trying to gain power by using current problems of nation as an excuse. If they see a problem right now, why can’t they see the problem of potential monarchy? Without any self-rule of the states, the only thing that is left to govern this big land is strong federal government. How can this even be realistic? We did not fight redcoats for this type of new world. We fought them so we can show the world that we can be better than them. Please, don’t let this happen to our very own country. "Give me liberty or give me death" (Patrick Henry) 

To the People of the State of New York: By Jonathan Giles

Our liberty and safety should be protected.

We are exposed to the violence of factions. Our liberty and safety is in risk. By the nature, different men hold unequal opinions. However, if a majority were united by a common interest, the rights of minority will be left insecure. (article 51) Our society is vulnerable to strong fraction oppressing the weaker ones. In order to prevent this undesirable outcome, central government is necessary. The central government will act in justice that ought to hold the balance among every man’s will.

We share common goal to preserve the people in a state of peace. This common goal will be most effectively accomplished under administration of a national government. It is of high importance for America’s safety to manage stable yet clever relationship with foreign nations. “It appears evident that this will be more perfectly and punctually done by one national government than it could be either by thirteen separate States.” (article 3) Best men, chosen body of citizens will be elected to represent all fairly. (article 10) Single government composed of best men will develop cohesive and most effective laws to protect people of America.

National government will not be affected by local circumstances, thus national government will “proceed with moderation and candor to consider and decide on the means most proper”. (article 3) Also the legislature will be divided into different branches. Each branch will be elected by different modes, and hold different principles of action. Those distinct departments will check each other’s legislative performances and guard against “dangerous encroachments”. (article 51) This democracy will control the effects of faction and ran “by a large over a small republic”. (article 10)

A single democratic government will protect people and preserve people’s liberty most efficiently. Hence, for the sake of our safety and liberty, we should establish a democratic central government.

Response from SH to Jonathan Giles

Hmmm.... Central government will act in justice and hold balance... This supposed Central government, I believe, will be composed of “the wealthy and the ambitious (Centinel #1)” and thus “aristocracy, monarchy or despotism will rise on its ruin.” The “happy combination” as referred in The Federalist Papers #10, consists of people who do not represent the voices of all states/people and thus it will result in the same outcome as the one we had with the British Parliament. How is it that this central government will equally represent the diversity of voices in all states and people when it only consists of “the best men (Federalist Papers #10)” which really means, a few biased men from one specific class of men. Furthermore, how do we know that this body of men, along with the president, will not utilize tyranny and unfair authority with the immense power it has? How is it that our common goal, as you've stated, will be heard and thus achieved by this central government. All men have biases, as stated in Federalist Paper #10 and thse best men should have biases too. Then, how is it that when they don't agree with a common goal of the people, that the goal will be excercised by the best men who don't agree?

 by DL To the Fellow Citizens of the State of New York:   Ratification of the Constitution and empowerment of federal government will turn our arduous struggles for our independence and victory—which intended to promise liberty and freedom—into wasted efforts. During the Continental Congress, we stood up against the unjust and unreasonable despotism of Britain. We stood up for the common purpose: a desire for liberty, freedom, and independence of this gifted land. A presence of unnecessarily strong national government, eventually becoming a menace, will backfire all the states. The sovereignty and prestige of localities, states, and individuals will be confiscated under the Constitution.  Those that are fancied and positively impressed by the idea of this new centralized government must wake up and see the reality. A new centralized government will grow into nothing but a needless sector of accumulated power that will serve as a simple replacement of the British despotism that we detested and rose up against. The president will become another George III, endangering rights of individuals and violating the fundamental ideals proposed in the Declaration of Independence.  Through their biased and manipulative medium, Federalists directly claim that the power of controlling militia of this land should be gifted to the central government. The idea of “watching over the internal peace of the Confederacy” that the honorable spokesman Hamilton has suggested is both absurd and self-contradictory. Possessing standing armies during the peace time under a centralized authority, from our perspectives, seems like an outrageous attempt to threaten each state and ultimately the people of each state in order to maintain what they (Federalists) consider as an appropriate social order. Seeking control over the army of the largest size resembles the interest of George III.   The concept of empowering a national government with the special rights such as the right to maintain armed forces is shaped by intentions that are rotten at the core. Our liberties are on the verge of forceful seizure. **[Articles- #10 and #12 (Concerning the Militia From the Daily Advertiser. HAMILTON)]**
 * //Liberty on the Verge of Its Demise//**

To the People of the State of New York: Federalist claims that are supposedly asserted to maintain a well-constructed Union contradict its purpose and seem to deprive our liberty and privileges. The claims asserted by the Federalists seem unfeasible without manipulating citizens’ rights and abusing freeman’s privilege. Federalist plans are paved with seemingly plausible overtures, however, it is essential for every person of New York to reconsider the proposals and determine with perspicacious insights. We’ve fought for our liberty and deserving rights. During these battles, we’ve been through unbearable harsh conditions, inhumane treatments, and intolerable hunger. We survived from those insufferable days, and we grew stronger. After giving up all ourselves and uniting for same pursuit, we are finally granted with our goal: independence. Despite the years we struggled and harsh days we suffered to achieve our independence for liberty and privileges, Federalist papers proposing plans that are threatening our deserving rights. Their plans are to exploit our rights in order to cure the mischief and to control the effects of a faction. They justify themselves by informing that it is impractical for citizens to come up with a agreeable ends due to the nature of man, and therefore it will be essential for governing the effects of a faction concerning everlasting peace. Did we sacrifice ourselves those harsh years just so that Federal government would take away our liberty? Brothers and Sisters of New York, Please Do Not Forget How We Attained Our Independence. Federalist papers assert plans to create factions in order to represent a group of people and to come up with an effective way of agreements. However, this is not the ideal democracy that we’ve been demanding for. If factions are going to represent a group of people, then those representatives of each faction will be no different than virtual representatives during the colonial years. We need to step forward in order to develop our nation, not backwards. We have fought years to secure our liberty and to earn independence. Now that the independence is granted, we should put all our efforts to prevent anything from exploiting our liberty and deserving rights. Just like every one of us stepped out to fight for our independence, we need to unite once again to insure our given human rights.

PAPIUS.

We americans finally got our independence over the British Parliament. We as people should unite so secure the freedom. However, federalists have made proposals which will eventually affect on every aspects of our lives. We have right to raise our voice to protect our liberty and claim our position and American society.

According to the federalist #10 which written by James Madison it states that government has to intervene inevitably due to unbiased dicision however it is a way to get away from the government to take over people's liberty and dictate the power. We should not listen to the unwise federalists decision all they do is taking over our liberty by making proposals. Americans consider what we have been fighting for, don't let that thought interrupted by the federalists unreasonable plans.

sincerely, BRUTUS