However, Byelinsky merely affirms that the problem facing humanity can be solved only by an undemocratic top-down approach. He refuses to argue basic philosophy on the ground that the fundamental question is emotional, not rational. But, instead of killing the North American mutants, he wants to incorporate them into the Siberian breeding program. In a larger group, some of the North Americans would have accepted his offer.
The Siberian plan for humanity is "'...controlled evolution into specialized species.'" (12, p. 146) However, human beings are generalists.
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Kaor, Paul!
While I regret Colonel Byelinsky's refusal to discuss or debate the issues dividing the Khanate from the NAU, I do see his point that when it comes to the ultimate beliefs of different peoples, such discussions will often seem pointless. And, given time, one or two of even a small group might have yielded to Byelinsky's blandishments.
And the Siberian scheme for "...controlled evolution into specialized species" is alarming! It reminds me of real world lunacies like National Socialist twaddle about race and fictional schemes like Stirling's diabolist Church Universal and Triumphant's plans for breeding similar sub-species in his Emberverse series.
Sean
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