Manipulate or Kill?

"Ultimately, only our government can ensure that this service is done for the best possible outcome for the Black Plain." That local civil servant commented, finishing stating his thoughts.

What he was suggesting was indeed the best way to solve the problems of the orphans of the local wars. After all, marginalizing them was the fastest way to nurture future lawbreakers, criminals.

But a good state would not leave to deal with problems only when they appear!

Acting in advance to prevent problems from arising or worsening was essential in the development of a state, something fundamental for a superpower to be born.

And with this in mind, that official had thought of this option to deal with this issue, something that, despite its negative implications, was in line with the views of the other people in that room and also of young Stuart.

It was terrible that many people would die during the war of independence.