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The mandarin has died. Some say he died of a broken heart because the village rejected him. This was especially unfortunate because a few days after his burial, new evidence was found to show that he had not stolen any of the missing funds. An uneasy peace and prosperity now hovers over the world. It is uneasy because of a group called The Deciders. If a person is suspected of conduct disruptive to peace and prosperity, The Deciders have him killed. This way, things are peaceful, although the population is a lot smaller.

 

 

Food for thought...

If the end justifies the means in your situation, why can't it be the same for everyone?  The danger with thinking on a small scale is that we forget what happens when our actions are amplified.  Living in a country where the justice system is methodical... and slow... we can become impatient and demand swift, decisive rulings.  But when we are tempted to be quick to judge others, we should ask ourselves "What would happen if someone else did this to me?"   What would you do if you, or someone you loved, were not allowed a fair trial?  Maybe you should rethink your reasons for killing the Mandarin.

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