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Cassius would say that he doesn't hide behind his powers; he embraces them and efficiently utilizes it with his experience, resources, and competence to claim his rightful position as the sole monarch of his empire. His refusal isn't a mark of cowardice, but a stand to uphold the sacred hierarchy of power to ensure that none who is unfit to lead assumes the throne. His subjects retain the free will to determine how poor their quality of life is by the pursuit of their own happiness. He gives them chance after chance to advance through hard work and their show of devotion to the sovereign king who has provided his populace with the opportunity to be a part of something larger than themselves challenging them to cooperate for a greater and better empire. The propaganda is there to protect and guide the people away from their own destruction. Punishment is the enforcement of a greater ideal. He could place his entire empire in a lotus eater machine, but they would not face their own reality.

Cassius would congratulate Lawrence on his efforts for empathizing with his own citizens, but would also state that he is more of a parental figure to his entire empire rather than someone who needs to consider the feelings of children who don't really know any better. In that way, Cassius would end by saying that is what makes a leader an impartial judge of his people.