The Fredrick Douglas Game 

In class we were assigned a project called, "The Fredrick Douglas Game." The class was split into two parties: the abolitionists and the pro-slavery activists, and then of course Fredrick Douglas. We had to research about a person of our choice from the parties we got. I chose George Fitzhugh. Here is my speech   to go along with this assignment: 

         Hi, my name is George Fitzhugh, I am an American writer from Prince William County Virginia. I am well known in my town for my published books on the topic of slavery in America titled “Sociology for the South” and “Cannibals All!” In these books, I write all about why slavery is an impactful element of America and why it should not be abolished but rather enhanced. 

         As I have stated many times in my writings, I believe that “slavery is better than liberty and equality.” While this might be a daring claim to some, I will explain why I think this. 

         First, I believe that without the participation of owning slaves, our country will have an increased number of crimes and riots due to differing opinions and freed slaves that have held grudges over their former owners. Right now, the South is at harmony with one another because everyone is doing their duty as an American. We have had slavery for years why should we stop now?

         Second, I would like to address the assumption that all slaves are depressed and mistreated. This could not be farther from the truth. As I am a slave owner myself, I can attest to slaves being well fed, happy, and healthy. While I cannot speak for every master, if he mistreated his slave to an extent, then he would no longer have any workers for his household. After all, slaves have a better life in America than they would anywhere else. All around the world there are places with harsh punishments for slaves and do not feed them or give them breaks. Each worker here only works for nine hours a day and has time to themselves. They even have most holidays off.  

         I believe it should be known that African Americans are like children and their masters are like their parents. Without the mentorship of the master, they would not survive on their own in society today. Their owners have shaped who they are and have given them the rightful morals of America. 

         Slaves have not had much of an education throughout the years, and I think this is for the best. If they had an education, their skills for labor would not be as good or efficient as they need to be. We are doing them a favor by not putting them through teachings. 

         In this age of America, there should be no one person who is not working or taking care of something. Everyone has a job to do, and slaves have theirs as well. If we run society the way it should be ran, then there should be no idlers among us.

         Whether our government decides to abolish slavery or not, I will always stand by my beliefs and writings that slavery should stay a vital part of American society.