I know what you mean, Luke. Don't think it doesn't weigh on me at night.
But those lives made a choice to serve the Empire. They were part of a system that would have condemned and killed billions, if the Death Stars had remained operational.
[ That's all well and true for the Death Star Luke blew up. But the one Lando destroyed was still under construction. Who was to say half the lives lost weren't independent contractors trying to make a living the only way available? That thought sits heavy on Lando's conscience, but he's not about to burden Luke with the thought. ]
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But those lives made a choice to serve the Empire. They were part of a system that would have condemned and killed billions, if the Death Stars had remained operational.
[ That's all well and true for the Death Star Luke blew up. But the one Lando destroyed was still under construction. Who was to say half the lives lost weren't independent contractors trying to make a living the only way available? That thought sits heavy on Lando's conscience, but he's not about to burden Luke with the thought. ]