Opera Noir
Amarr
State Protectorate
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Posted - 2009.06.25 06:43:00 -
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 Originally by: Sedreth
I HATE slavery.
The very idea of taking a person and making them into less than they are, from human being to human doing, repulses every fibre of my being.
Where on earth do people who've never been around slavery come up with the idea that it makes humans 'less then they are'? It's all well and good for your type to consider them less then human, but it is only so within the very narrow definition of human that is particular to your cause. No doubt some of my own slaves would be quite miffed at your supposition that their work, and their energy, and their being, is not really human. Because of what? Because they are my property?
Many slaves work hard and loyally and earn respect, and even freedom. Do you suppose that their work and loyalty is worth less because they did it to serve a master other then themselves? Do you suppose that hard work and loyalty is such a simple thing that a mere certificate of ownership can force it? Do their feelings and emotions and thought truly mean less then yours?
No, slaves are certainly not less then human, it is only to serve your aggression and vicious ideology that you consider them so. That you would thrust upon them a 'gift' un-looked for and unwanted is... inhumane.
Slaves have many paths to freedom and many slaves take them, but to suppose all of them are mistreated or are in any way dissatisfied with their situation is your imposition upon them. Cast out from the embrace of their master's arms, how many do you really think would be free? Or would they go hungry and uncared for on your streets and in your stations, begging and scrapping for food? How many do think would wish to come back to a loving house and a caring master?
It is your small ideas and limited scope of empathy that is the problem you seek to rectify through violence. Slavery is a mere convenience for your blood thirsty anger and impotent rage. I defy you to show the slightest bit of compassion in your dealings with the Khanid and Amarr peoples, because if not, and your puny defiance in the face of overwhelming evidence, it will be you who is on the wrong side of the barrel. And it is you that will be burned to pieces by legion of righteous lasers.
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