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Well, you've just asked two questions disgused as one; why do
*I* feel I need to tell this story, and why should this story *need* to
be told.

I need to tell this story because it won't let go. The only
way to get rid of it is to tell it. Because I think it may be
important. It needs to be told because I think it has some ideas we
need to hear, and because it's time somebody did a saga like this to
help reinterpret some myths at a time when we very badly need our
myths.

jms

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Of course, there are many who don't see such people in a Good
Light; even Washington had people out smearing his name every day
(which, among more altruistic reasons, was why he didn't want to stay
in charge forever). We are never so greatly appreciated as when we're
safely and conveniently deceased.

jms