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"Philanthropy could not wish to see this continent restored to the conditions in which it was found by our forefathers. What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages to our extensive Republic?
- President Andrew Jackson, 1829, Case for the [Indian] Removal Act
Sometimes, when I read or experience humanity's history, I doubt there will ever be hope for your species. What could ten Newtons do that could combat what can be done by one Jackson? And there are far, far too few Newtons even in my world.
Still, I shall assure that there are no further monsters like this "Jackson" creature for quite some time. That, at least, I can do for my people.