Lal - I agree. To understand their reasoning, I first need to understand their perspective. I also have to start a little lower than the vaulted Saruman, where the questions begin for him before he "crossed over". Orcs for example:
A twisted mockery of elves would (for them anyways) = genetic superiority.
Beauty is Deception. Ugliness is Truth. Having your will dominated would be the warm firm hand of the Master Sauron in control of your life, who, after all, knows what is best for you...
There can only be one Order, anything else is sacrilege, and an affront to destiny.