What’s Right and What’s Wrong

By Zera Parekh (Del of Associated press) Throughout the committee war has raged and conflicts have stirred. Gods have lost their powers, the flame of the heart almost died out and Hades was almost kidnapped by Poseidon. Now it is time for a solution…A solution to get Zeus back. Both blocks proposed resolutions but which one would be chosen? Which one would be used? Most importantly would Zeus’ return to Olympus and would Thanatos and Nike accept defeat?

The Olympians believed various things would be justified. For example, they stated that because Nike and Thanatos planned the capture of Zeus and lied directly towards the council they have to be sentenced to the underworld for 400 years. Not only that but they also cannot participate in any discussions on Olympus for 100 years. Furthermore, since Poseidon did not help in the capture of Zeus he shall gain back his powers. Hence, Atlantis’ water shall be returned and the world’s droughts will come to an end. They also politely urge all the minor gods to reveal the location of Zeus. Last but not least, a new task force shall be made consisting of only the major Olympians. Twice a week these Olympians would keep a track of every god on a monthly bias. Even though they spoke about consequences for the culprits yet they failed to talk about the 300 lost lives of civilians. Not only that but the task force could be biased. Overall, their resolution consisted of consequences and not strong solutions.

In contrast, the minor gods bloc believed that smaller gods should be recognised and ensure equal say and equal distribution of power to all gods. They also call for sources of water that are non dependent on Poseidon. This could be possible using Hecate’s magic. Not only that but they call for a creation of a council that oversees the eternal flames and have an alternative strength that it can depend on. This way if something were to happen to Hades the person who the flame depends on could switch keeping Olympus stable. To add there should be punishment for Athena, Poseidon and Hera for attempting to overthrow Zeus. They also call upon the titans as they are the only higher power above the gods and will only be called for help. They command Artemis’ hounds to leave the underworld because Hades’ protection isn’t dependent on the hellhounds. In case of any harm towards smaller gods Hecate will use their magic against them for the protection of the smaller gods. Although this resolution has quite a few good ideas, some are unreasonable. For example, the clause where they said Athena, Poseidon and Hera should be punished. This crime was committed centuries ago and the Minor Gods bloc actually committed a crime very similar. Hence, this clause is unreasonable. Also, how would it be possible to create another water source without the help of Poseidon who is actually the god of water. Overall, most ideas in this resolution are reasonable but some are simply too hard to achieve.

In comparison, the Minor Gods and the Olympians had sort of contradicting ideas. While the Minor Gods believed that Athena, Poseidon and Hera should be punished, the Olympians believed Nike and Thanatos should be punished. The Olympians wanted to create a task force that keeps watch over the Minor Gods, while the Minor Gods wanted a council to oversee the eternal flame. If these two ideas were to be compared then, the Minor Gods idea would be comparatively reasonable, as the flame being extinguished would lead to all of Olympus falling. In contrast the Olympians council would most likely be biased or not truthful. Overall, if you consider which one is more morally right again it's the Minor Gods because their resolution was less biased and was more fair. It was for the well being of all gods. 

In conclusion, the Minor Gods and the Olympians both proposed resolutions that were good. Even though there were unreasonable clauses here and there, yet there was a tie and both resolutions failed. Overall, nothing was completely right or wrong, both had their own pros and cons.