Does parliament have the right to impose taxes on the internal affairs/services/goods of the colonies/ dont the Colonials

have to pay their fair share of the cost of the war defending the Colonials against France?

English argument: We have incurred an enormous debt through the war with the French, and you colonists have to pay your fair share to pay it off. These taxes imposed by parliament will ensure that you do so. Colonial answer: We helped to fight the French in Canada, so weve done a pretty fair amount on our own, but even so, traditionally such taxes have only been imposed by the colonial legislatures. If this is permitted, what is to stop the Parliament from enacting other non tax-related kinds of laws (not related to taxes)? Isnt this the beginning of the end of colonial legislatures? And if parliament can do this to colonial legislatures then, wont the crown eventually do this to Parliament? In fact, if its just a matter of power, then we arent talking about a government of principles and justice, but rather a government of force! Colonial argument: The original charters of the colonies were granted by the crown. Since the time of those original charters, the colonies have governed themselves. If parliament begins to govern the colonies, first with taxes and then with other laws governing their internal affairs, isnt it usurping the power of the crown?

Shouldnt the colonies be allowed to govern themselves, since those who are in England are so far away and dont well know the needs of the colonists? Colonial argument:

Does Britain have the right to use troops in the colonies to enforce its taxes? Colonial grievance: British troops landing in Boston Colonial argument: Isnt this just another way of revoking the charter that grants us the right to govern? English answer: Well, what about those Sons of Liberty who were promoting violence? If you (in Massachusetts) cant control this group of anarchists, then havent you abdicated your charter and they are the real government? Your Sons of Liberty started this; we only sent soldiers after they started running around promoting violence.

Colonial grievance: How about the soldier quartering? Couldnt the soldiers and their officers have made some sort of camp or barracks? It is absolutely intolerable to have these men in our houses! English reply: If the soldiers are in your houses, then they feel assured that no plots will be conceived against the Governor/representative of England as long as they can keep an eye on things.

The Radical Position: Full independence of the colony of New York from the crown an independent sovereign nation, standing alone or in federation with other nations. At the end of the spirited discussion, the cousins recall their love of the family, and put aside their differences for now.
Mr. K: Remember, you want a "give and take" in the conversation between your characters; in other words, you will not have one character present "all their points" regarding an incident in one paragraph, rather, you will have "give and take" between the characters for several paragraphs...as is the case in "real life". Remember, every time a new person speaks, you need a new paragraph! Thus, one "conversation" between your two characters regarding one point may take 4/5/6/7/- paragraphs!