G. Equitius Cato quirites S.P.D.

Salvete, omnes.

As Terence said, "Fortes fortuna adiuvat", and in that vein, I offer
to you myself to serve as a quaestor in our res publica. On the
technical side, I have served macronationally as CFO/Treasurer of two
national not-for-profit organizations, and so I understand the
fiduciary responsibilities that attend such a position. If I were
not assigned a financial position, but rather to a Consul or other
magistrate, I would gladly give my time and effort to aid in the
smooth running of the res publica.

You know I am not a quiet, shy, retiring man; I have no problem in
making my feelings known, vigorously. On the other hand, I am quite
willing to listen to, and be persuaded by, a solid, intelligent
argument. I am not afraid to change my mind if I am convinced that
it is in the best interest of all the People. I am a Moderate; I
believe that we can best emulate the ancients by deed, not just word,
and like them create a syncretic existence which blends the supreme
Virtues of Roma Antiqua with the social advancements of the past 1700
years: we are not chained blindly to a past that no longer has any
resonance in our lives, but rather are forging a future with the
tools given to us as our birthright as citizens.

There are several issues in Nova Roma that I personally feel must be
addressed, and the most vital is being expressed, in part, by the
discussion we have been having regarding the lex currently in the
process of being voted on. It is the question of our legal and
political foundation. Constitution: rigid or flexible --- or none at
all? Constitutional Court? These questions, and others that follow
in their wake will shape our res publica and mold the way in which we
walk towards our future. Though the discussions may seem tedious and
nit-picking, in the end we must choose our own destiny. We can
choose to live under the shadow of macronational law or we can create
our own; we can pretend that almost two millenia have not passed and
live by the social standards of a dead age, or we can acknowledge and
develop our own mos maiorum. We must not be forced to choose between
this world and the old; we can bring to life the glory and example of
the ancients in a manner appropriate for our age.

Horace said, "Commune periculum concordiam parit" --- Common danger
brings forth harmony --- and I believe that facing the "danger" of
these questions, and working together as a People, we will overcome
them and open up the doors to a glorious future for Nova Roma.

Valete bene,

Cato


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