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Message: <blockquote data-quote="William Ronald" data-source="post: 161574" data-attributes="member: 426">Hazen responds:"I would like to thank the God Emperor of the Union for his kind words.  I am constantly in search of the contents of my own character, though I do appreciate his advice on the matter.  So far the Angels have told me that I am myself.  With due respect, God Emperor, I will listen to their judgement.  However, I will have myself thoroughly examined.  Also, some self-examination by all of us - about our true nature, our motives, and desires - can help further greater enlightenment.""The Humanoid State and its citizens must reach their own decision.  We wish them well, regardless of their decision.  However, a proposition to leave the United Commonwealth of Toril should not be taken lightly.  Many of the citizens of the Humanoid State have served the UC with their devotion.""However, a Senate allowing equal representation for all states is not a form of discrimination.  Indeed, it serves as a balancing mechanism to ensure that all voices - great and small - are heard.  Indeed, let the people of the Humanoid State imagine that their state had only the population of the Psionic League.  They would then find that regardless of their numbers, they still have a significant part to play in the affairs of the UC of Toril.""Indeed, a Senate can help ensure that all states in a government can have equal representation in  at least one form.  A single voice can make a difference.  Forrester's was a single voice when he said we must embrace technological change and make a better future for ourselves and our children.  The power of a single voice to change history can not be underestimated. Ian Payne also was a singular voice uniting peoples who were once enemies.  I wish that he was at these proceedings, I wish that Forrester was at these proceedings as well.""Based on what I know of him, Forrester would oppose the proposition that the Humanoid State leave the United Commonwealth of Toril.  He has been one of the leading political members of the UC for forty years.  Forrester helped ensure that humanoids are in all levels of government. He helped ensure that their civil liberties and cultures were protected and treated with respect.  Indeed, one could argue -- based on the historical record -- that Forrester would be among the first to oppose the Humanoid State leaving the United Commonwealth of Toril.""Indeed, he argued for the integration of the Humanoid State into the UC of Toril.  He accepted the elven peoples as his own.  Regardless of what words he may have said of late, his actions have largely shown a respect for both elves and humanoids.  Perhaps the remarks came in a moment of anger or misjudgement.  We all have thoughts that we are not proud of, and later regret?  How are we to know that this was not the case of the remarks attributed to Forrester.""As proof of this, I submit the place that Forrester's own humanoid-elven children have in the Humanoid State.  They have been a credit to a worthy father.  They rejoice in their diverse heritage.  Actions speak louder than words."OOC: I think Melkor has decided not to go to Ravenloft.</blockquote>

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