"Joe, how is our knife attacker doing?" I asked.
"I am working to sooth his mind and repair the fear mechanisms. I would like two days uninterrupted if possible."
I looked at Dad, "We can start with the others and see where that leads."
He nodded, "I'm not sure this guy deserves sympathy. He was planning to stab your mother to death, Tim. But there's no harm saving him for last."
I stopped in my tracks. I turned to face my father. "As King of Earth, I have to believe that everyone deserves sympathy. It may not be in my power to grant it to everyone, but they all deserve it. We will rehabilitate everyone for whom that is possible. In those cases where it isn't possible…" I sighed, "We'll deal with them." I paused and looked up into my father's eyes, "Dad, we will not act out with violence because of anger, fear, or a need for revenge. I need you to understand that if you're going to be involved in strategic planning and operations."
