Swati Kaushik
Period 2/3
Editorial
Our Darkened Years
Do you remember the time when we, the people of Crete, thrived? Those were great years, yes, but how long ago was that? Dear Cretans, we are in a recession and it is imperative that we do something about it.
Ah, you don’t believe me, I see. Well, when was the last time you saw an overseas trade boat in the dock, or a farmer growing food for someone besides their own family? When was the last time you saw a fellow Cretan teaching others how to write or do craftwork? Do you, like many others, not remember when? Due to this rate of change, we’ll soon forget our written language and how to make many things. Cretans, we must act!
Let us start with the problem. Why is it that we are suffering? Because we have a handsome island of our own? We have never had many attackers; therefore that is not the problem. Our problem is something we cannot fix with swords and spears. Our problem is Mother Nature. Our kingdoms have crumbled due to earthquakes, and it is crucial that we do something about it!
What do I propose we do? I say we move, to the islands in the Aegean Sea and Asia Minor. Our mainland is doing it, so why not us?
If we move out of our wonderful island of Crete, we could spread Greek culture. We could start colonies. We could get the resources of other lands and the resources of Crete. My fellow Cretans, this should be our future!
What do I want you, citizens of Crete, to do? Spread this idea to all of Crete. To the King! Start gathering your belongings and saying good bye to your homeland! If you want a better future for you, your family, and your friends, move and be the first to start colonies! Get the best farm land; I’ve heard it’s first come, first serve! My fellow Cretans, this is our future!
Period 2/3
Editorial
Our Darkened Years
Do you remember the time when we, the people of Crete, thrived? Those were great years, yes, but how long ago was that? Dear Cretans, we are in a recession and it is imperative that we do something about it.
Ah, you don’t believe me, I see. Well, when was the last time you saw an overseas trade boat in the dock, or a farmer growing food for someone besides their own family? When was the last time you saw a fellow Cretan teaching others how to write or do craftwork? Do you, like many others, not remember when? Due to this rate of change, we’ll soon forget our written language and how to make many things. Cretans, we must act!
Let us start with the problem. Why is it that we are suffering? Because we have a handsome island of our own? We have never had many attackers; therefore that is not the problem. Our problem is something we cannot fix with swords and spears. Our problem is Mother Nature. Our kingdoms have crumbled due to earthquakes, and it is crucial that we do something about it!
What do I propose we do? I say we move, to the islands in the Aegean Sea and Asia Minor. Our mainland is doing it, so why not us?
If we move out of our wonderful island of Crete, we could spread Greek culture. We could start colonies. We could get the resources of other lands and the resources of Crete. My fellow Cretans, this should be our future!
What do I want you, citizens of Crete, to do? Spread this idea to all of Crete. To the King! Start gathering your belongings and saying good bye to your homeland! If you want a better future for you, your family, and your friends, move and be the first to start colonies! Get the best farm land; I’ve heard it’s first come, first serve! My fellow Cretans, this is our future!
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