That's because you don't know this history of Panem or how the Hunger Games originated. It may seem cruel to the uneducated observer, but peace and the lives of thousands outweigh the sacrifice of twenty-four brave young people.

It's not as if I approve of death or cruelty. I don't. No one does. Which is why I agree that measures must be taken to avoid conflict that could lead to much worse.

I am an escort because I believe that every tribute, even the ones from District 12, deserves a chance to survive and win.

[ The waterworks are on and it's audible in her voice and the small noises she makes in the back of her throat while attempting to control the damage to her makeup. ]