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To assume that the Decemvirate is unaware or stupid is amoung the worst kinds of arrogance, so do not assume the worst of them simply because you hate them. Yes, it is necessary sometimes to shake things up, complacency is amoung the worst of sins and we can all end up embracing it, but to go too far and we could end up like Galt. How much of your hate is because you or others have been wronged and how much of it is because it is easy, oh so easy to simply keep hating them and not see what changes have been made.
I am elven and by many people's standards I am old but by others including my race I am young. It is easy to grow attached to an area and to others who are long lived, while feeling detachment from those who live shorter brighter lives so as to lessen the pain of their absence. However, I have spent much time away from many of my race and instead with those who live such shorter more vibrant lives and I have chosen to embrace that bond with each and every one of the friends and associates I have and will make.
I will pick the one over the many. That it will be an individual's choice to sacrifice their self instead of being sacrificed. To be selfish, as some would put it, and put my friends first instead of some goal.
I do not consider the Decemvirate evil, stupid, or foolish and sacrificing people needlessly is all three; but I do believe they are complacent and so I will stand forth proudly and say:
I am watching and ready to question you, so stop and question yourself if what you are choosing or doing is right!