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alatar · 05-21-2008, 08:46 AM

In regards to the Voice of Saruman, you get to hear the answer to your (the reader's) question regarding why Gandalf doesn't just exert all of his power and set things aright. Surely he could order Middle Earth to the benefit of all, even if he had to break a few eggs along the way. Or he may not even start with siding with Sauron, as does Saruman, but you hear the logical end of the process.

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05-21-2008, 08:46 AM	#5
alatar Doubting Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Heaven's basement Posts: 2,466	In regards to the Voice of Saruman, you get to hear the answer to your (the reader's) question regarding why Gandalf doesn't just exert all of his power and set things aright. Surely he could order Middle Earth to the benefit of all, even if he had to break a few eggs along the way. Or he may not even start with siding with Sauron, as does Saruman, but you hear the logical end of the process. Everyone wrapped in bubble wrap? __________________ There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.