Montesquieu (Josh Fowler)

I believe the Reign of Terror is justified, for there needs to be a balance in power. The act/ belief of punishment as a result of ones actions needs to be in place in order for things to work, however, i do not believe murdering our own is the way to do so. What shall be the alternative for disagreeing/ fighting against the revolution? I must admit I am not certain, but I do believe the deaths of our own will not bring us closer to our true goals of liberty, equality and fraternity. I am a firm believer in the three branches of government and a balance in power. This Reign of Terror is justified, for there needs to be a consequence for those that put down the revolution, but not in a sense that would eliminate all who oppose, for if that is the scenario, aren't we eliminating a monarchy of the ancien regime, just to bring light to a new monarchy?