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Originally posted by The Lilarcor:
I do not think there is much more to discuss unless we want to pass laws restricting the killing of species like kobolds to defence only.
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Isn't this part of what we
are trying to decide? By proposing the notion of Kobold Integration, we are assuming certain things about the species:
1. They are capable of integration
2. They might want to be integrated
3. They have inherent rights which
we are duly called upon to defend
4. An extension of point 3 requires us to assess the rights of that, and any other species
The question of K.I. seeks to remove the threat of random (and systemic) kobold assaults on passersby, and the inevitable retaliation, by assimilating the kobolds into mainstream Faerûn society. Mr Underhill's original premise is that everyone has a right to life, and by including kobolds, rather than excluding them, they could be brought into the mainstream where they would see that their past behaviour would not only be intolerable, but would be destructive for them as well as us.
If we are to debate (even decide) the fate of the kobolds in general, then haven't we already assumed the mantle of moral highground? If that is so, then surely we cannot be willing to arbitrarily exterminate another intelligent species.
Even if they do need a good kicking...