Kelly
McCusker-Brown Front Page News Story 2-5-12
Emperor
Qin a Legalist
By:
Kelly McCusker-Brown
September
5, 221 B.C.
China
News
Xianyang, Emperor Qin
and his government officials have decided to follow the philosophy of legalism.
Emperor Qin tells us, “I believe that everyone is basically bad, and I need
control over my dynasty.”
Li Si the chancellor of
the Qin dynasty says, “I dislike the ways of Confucianism and I believe the
ways of legalism will make China much better behaved.” Confucianism has been in
China for many years and Qin decides that he wants China to have many laws and
harsh punishments for those who disobey. Ming Lau a citizen of Qin tells us,
“Truly, I’m against this whole philosophy of legalism. I just don’t get how
someone could get punished for the littlest crimes.”
Now it is illegal to
whine about Qin’s government. If you even suggest that things might be improved
you would be put to death without a trial. Fei Zi a government official says,
“I agree with the ways of legalism and like our Emperor Qin, I dislike the
teachings of Confucius and do not believe in any education for the common man.”
Qin thinks the harsh punishments he created will help China have the discipline
needed to work hard.
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