Westward expansion: spirituality or reality?

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[...] On the one hand, it allows wildlife to thrive and ecosystems to regenerate. On the other hand, people will be able to living from it if they exploit it. C1: (Thoughtfully) That's an interesting idea. But we also need to educate people about the importance of conservation. The earth is our home, and we have to take care of it. C2: (Nodding) You're right, education is the key. First and foremost, informed man is a man of reason. We must teach new generations the importance of respecting the earth. [...]

[...] It's important to find a balance between progress and respect for existing cultures. We have a great deal to offer you. Maybe we can find a way to coexist. C1: (With a hint of accusation) No, you've gone back on your word. C2: (Earnestly) Of course not. For example, let's take that vast expanse of land to the west. This is the place we were talking about the last time we saw each other. The one you've called Yellow Stone. [...]

[...] Westward expansion: spirituality or reality? Character 1 - Egxona Morning Star Whitehorse: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am Egxona Whitehorse, daughter of the Great Plains, guardian of the stars and the winds. My maps are not drawn on paper, but in the sand, in the songs of the ancestors. Here is Mr Sacha Land Grabber Thompson, the man of title deeds and pen-and-ink boundaries. He has the eyes of a vulture, and his fingers are as thin as barbed wire. [...]

[...] He doesn't want to hear about titles, he wants to know where to plant his seeds. That's why I draw the paths of the spirits. C2: What if this farmer wants to prosper? What if he wants to build a house, raise a family? Your map will tell him where to find a tree, but mine will show him where to find a solicitor, where to find money. We need both, Egxona. The stars and the deeds. C1: (Raising her voice) Land is not just property. [...]

[...] It will tell you not only where to go, but how to get there. Now, Egxona, choose: spirituality or reality? C1: We must learn to respect and understand each other's differences. Only then can we live in harmony. Spirituality or reality, you said? I'd choose Spirit-reality. C2: (Looking up at the starry sky) Maybe we need both after all. So, let's gaze up at the stars and sign our contracts. The borders of the soul and the earth meet here, and now. [...]