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Padawan Assignment 1.9
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Answer the questions at the end of this assignment in your introduction topic.

In this situation a young Qui-Gon Jinn is training as a Padawan to Master Dooku. They are investigating the goings on at a production facility.

“They are using children,” Qui-Gon said, shocked. “Under these conditions! This violates galactic laws.” “There are many such places, unfortunately,” Dooku said. “We must do something!” Qui-Gon said, is gaze anguished as it roamed the factory. “They look as though they are ill and starving.” “Keep your focus on the mission, my young apprentice,” Dooku said sharply. “We cannot save everyone in the galaxy.”

Later Qui-Gon and Dooku confront Lorian, the man who runs the factory.

“A factory that employees children.” Qui-Gon’s voice was flat. His gaze told Lorian that he held him in contempt. Lorian strolled toward Qui-Gon, his face aloght with curiosity. “So this is your apprentice, Dooku? Qui-Gon Jinn? Yes, I can see you in him. He is as sure of his own rightness as you are. What would you have me do, young Padawan? Fire the child workers? Many of them support families. Parents who are injured or too sick to work, or parents who have abandoned them so they are supporting their brothers and sisters. Would you have them starve?” “I would find a better way,” Qui-Gon said.

- from "Legacy of the Jedi" by Jude Watson

1. What do you think of this situation?

2. Do you believe it is true that we cannot save everyone in the galaxy? Why or why not?

3. What would you do if you were in Qui-Gon’s position?