WEALTHY MERCHANT
You think that banning town meeting is against your
rights as a British citizen. But you feel it’s realistic to
think that if you decide to protest, people will get ar-
rested. You don’t want to go to jail!
You also point out that two of the council members are
from your community. They are your neighbors. You
don’t want to offend your own neighbors! Maybe if we
don’t protest the King will see that we have learned our
lesson and he will repeal the Act.
BLACKSMITH
You are very angry that the Governor will appoint the
judges and jury. If you went to court and lost, an unfair
judge and jury could rule that you lose your home and
property to the King! You have to think about your fam-
ily and their needs. What would they do if you couldn’t
support them?
You say, “Let us march on the courthouse! Let’s march
on the courthouse so the judge and juries cannot hold
court!”