Lapeer High School - Pantherscope Yearbook (Lapeer, MI)

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“Yes, Commander.” The man stood. “We have poured over all of the information available to us on the earth and its inhabitants and we have concluded that there is no easy way to do this. The people on earth are so varied so subject to quarrels among themselves, that we despaired of ever finding a solution to the problem.” He paused. “Yes?” Urged the commander, frowning. “We could think of only one way to accomplish this. It will be a very difficult process — arduous, time-consuming.

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“Quiet comrades quiet.” We have little time to waste” said a commanding figure in the center of the control room. The others in the room were still. “If we intend to conquer the earth we must come up with a suitable plan very soon — we are only 13 Vt parsecs from the planet. At the last meeting I believe that we formed a committee that was to devote all of its time to this end. Is it ready to present a plan?” “Yes Commander” answered a man. “Proceed” said the commander.

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He paused again and then continued. “We must undermine the educational system of this planet.” The commander rose from his chair. “Are you a fool?” he asked incredulously. “We have not the resources —” “Ah, but commander you forget.” interrupted the chairman. “We are not dealing with a society like our own. Education is one of the most perilous functions to tamper with, but I believe that it may be done on earth where uncertainty is prevalent. The commander leaned back in his chair. “Let us begin in the United States, then. If we can conquer the most independent system we shall he able to do the same with beings more used to conforming.”