In addition, since the film can be released enough to show that this film was born in a country with free speech.
We just whine and envy.
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rare balance
Rubie 2022-03-23 09:03:22
This is a particularly large subject, and we see the American people struggling to find a balance between upholding human rights and the national interest. Struggle and blood have exchanged for natural human rights, everyone is equal, and the law stipulates that every trial result must abide by the constitution, but there is no law in wartime. What is more important between truth and justice and national stability? The ending is bloody and unsatisfactory, but history has developed in twists and turns. As long as it is developing, everyone has to tolerate the stains in history. Although the result of John's approval is a great irony for Mary's death, it is ironic that we also see the sanctity of the constitution in peacetime and the true realization of equality for all.
In addition, since the film can be released enough to show that this film was born in a country with free speech.
We just whine and envy.
In addition, since the film can be released enough to show that this film was born in a country with free speech.
We just whine and envy.
Extended Reading
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Reverdy Johnson: Could somebody bring me the transcript of today's trial?
Edwin Stanton: Shall I read it aloud to you?
[brings transcript over]
Reverdy Johnson: Oh, Ed.
Edwin Stanton: Your young associate is putting up a spirited defense. Reminds me of a certain lawyer I had to face 25 years ago.
Reverdy Johnson: Ah, he learned to fight in your army. Can I get you a drink?
Edwin Stanton: No, no. No. I won't be staying long. Reverdy... You've done so much for this nation as any man I know.
Reverdy Johnson: Oh. Feeling's mutual, Ed.
Edwin Stanton: Don't you think it's time for us two old war horses to call a truce?
Reverdy Johnson: Not if you insist on staging this travesty.
Edwin Stanton: This trial will do more to keep the peace than any paper treaty could.
Reverdy Johnson: Heh. How'd you convince yourself of that?
Edwin Stanton: Because justice, swift and firm will help deter the South from ever conspiring again, as well as discouraging the North from seeking revenge.
Reverdy Johnson: What about the rule of law?
Edwin Stanton: My first responsibility is to ensure that this war stays won.
Reverdy Johnson: Oh, and this is how you do it, by keeping fear alive as long as you see fit?
[shows headlines and stories in a newspaper]
Reverdy Johnson: Look. "Stanton warns of future rebel plots", water supplies poisoned, firebombing cities, yellow fever spreading all over the place. This is a frightening country, Ed. And you don't need to scare us anymore.
Edwin Stanton: And who is to say that none of these things could happen? The unspeakable already has- Our president assassinated, 600,000 dead. The world has changed, Reverdy.
Reverdy Johnson: Abandoning the Constitution is not the answer.
Edwin Stanton: You may prefer dining alone. I just hope your young associate does as well. If he pushes too hard, he will make enemies who will not soon forget. On this, you know I'm right.
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Frederick Aiken: Sarah. Sarah, where are you going?
Sarah Weston: Conduct unbecoming.
Frederick Aiken: I'm sorry about the party.
Sarah Weston: You think I care about the party?
Frederick Aiken: Please. Everything will be all right. I promise you.
Sarah Weston: You are just like that woman, ready to go to the gallows for the most pointless cause. People do get left behind when you do that.
Frederick Aiken: I can't ignore what's going on in that courtroom.
Sarah Weston: But you can ignore me, us?
Frederick Aiken: I didn't say that. Please, I have to do this.
Sarah Weston: Do you? I find your devotion to this frightening. I waited such a long time for you.
Frederick Aiken: I'm so sorry. I know. But I'm back now.
Sarah Weston: No, you're not.
Frederick Aiken: I am. I-ple -
[Sarah gets on the carriage]
Frederick Aiken: Sarah, please, will you just - We have to - we have to talk about this.
Sarah Weston: Fred, I love you. I - I wish I could do this. I just-I can't. I just can't.
Frederick Aiken: Wait. Let me see you at home at least.
[looks back for Edwin]
Frederick Aiken: Please wait.