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“And here we are today, with stupid people still doing stupid things to other people. The king of California who rigged a bomb in his office building, so if anyone ever killed him, he would kill them back. A king here in Venezuela who enslaved people to make toxic chemicals that other people would buy and make him rich. Chemicals which would make those people slaves as well, needing to take those chemicals again and again until they died from them.”

Carty, Rodger E. Falling Up (p. 401). self. Kindle Edition.”
― Rodger E. Carty, Falling Up

“After a few seconds of silence, Peter asked, “Do you know why they did it? Why they killed most of the people on the planet, and civilization at the same time?” Lucy shook her head. “Nobody knows, I think. Just stupid people, doing stupid things. They killed their enemies, but it made their enemies kill them at the same time.”

Carty, Rodger E. Falling Up (p. 401). self. Kindle Edition.”
― Rodger E. Carty, Falling Up

“What trade brought you to Venezuela?” Peter smiled grimly. “Not trade. Lately, I've been somewhat distracted by other concerns. I suppose I could say it's a matter of protecting the ability to trade.” Alberto saw his face take on a fierce look. “There can be no trade when people take whatever they want from others. Including their freedom — or even their lives.”

Carty, Rodger E. Falling Up (p. 435). self. Kindle Edition.”
― Rodger E. Carty, Falling Up