Why Should We Go To War

Our fine state, Kentucky, is a border between the North and the South. We must prevent our land from becoming a war zone. We have family and friends to think about. It is our job to make sure they are safe and protected. In order to prevent a war-ridden Kentucky, we must not secede from the Union but stay and protect our families from devastation. We cannot let Kentucky be torn apart by war. If Kentucky becomes a battle ground our families and communities will suffer. It will no longer be safe for Kentuckians and the harsh realities of war will seep into our society. Our lives will forever be altered by the ruins of our livelihood and economy. If forced into a war no one wants, we shall not be able to out produce the North on war materials, like guns, ammunition, and heavy weapons. We shall not be able to produce even a comparable amount of firepower. Therefore, to preserve our state and economy we shall not allow our home to enter into a hostile environment when we can avoid it. As a border state our economy is similar to that of the North and of the South. Our economy is fuelled by industry and agriculture …show more content…
Our glorious Constitution preserves our rights, such as our right to property. The Constitution guarantees the protection of our property and a part of my property consists of slaves. People fear staying in the Union means involuntarily releasing their slaves. However, if we seceded there is no guarantee that the North will honor our rights and return our slaves to a separate country. Right now the Constitution and the Fugitive Slave Act help to protect our property and the Northerners must abide by it. Even Lincoln said he would honor the Constitution and the Fugitive Slave Act; therefore, we should not secede from the Union and risk our current rights. We should stay where we have our rights and more of a chance to get our property