The sovereign's duty is to protect the people, not sell their homeland. Selling territory unravels social harmony and invites distrust.
Agreed: the sovereign must shield the people. Another angle: power endures when deals bring real Rome gains and the people's consent, not mere spoils.
Not for sale? In a fragile world, strategic concessions can prevent wars and save lives. Ethics means weighing consequences, not clinging to purity.
I agree; another angle: progress comes from expanding knowledge and fair technology for all, not merely enlarging borders.
