Anti Imperialism Speech Against the Annexation of the Phillippines

Annexation of the Philippines Argument Against I meditate on our own Declaration of license that states Governments ar instituted among Men, deriving their mediocre powers from the consent of the governed. We went to the Philippines to protect them from Spain and now here we are doing what we were keeping Spain from doing to these people. I ask you do we have their consent to annex them? Do they remember it is in their best interest to be annexed to our great country? And what measures are we taking to fund a continued military presence to compassionate for these people?If the Filipinos are not in support of this annexation, they will closely assuredly fight us that will result in uncalled-for violence and bloodshed of both American soldiers and Filipinos, whether you think them civilized or uncivilized. This is hypocritical to what we ourselves claim in our ideals expressed in our Declaration of Independence the right to self govern. With this run short of annexation are we not performing on the grounds of Imperialism which goes against our belief as a Republic? ar we conquerors, or are we liberators? I believe we should allow Aguinaldo, who we brought there from exile, to hardening up their own government and create a strong federation that is agreeable for both the Philippines and the United States with mutual prosperity. Let us be the inspiration and model of their new venture and not force it upon them. This move will be viewed by eyes of other countries it will meeting their perception of our United States and the freedoms our nation values.