But, 1 Don't Think 

by Randall Garrett 

The title is obscure and a bit unsettling 1 admit; what could it possible mean? Randall Garrett 
wrote a story here that had me blissfully going in the wrong direction until he quietly yanked the 
rug from under my feet and made me fume a bit with irritation and amazement. 1 loved it and 

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hated it because it did not end the way 1 wanted it to but the way it obviously should. The 

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society and culture in the galaxy he has presupposed is as fascinating as the story itself and 1 


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can only hope he expanded on it in other books somewhere. The publisher quotes another 

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story by R. Phillip Dachboden to indicate what he meant: 

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"As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master 

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denies him... 

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But, gentlemen,' said the Physician, '1 really don't think we can consider any religion 

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which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion.' 


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'At least,' added the Painter with a chuckle, 'not as far as the victim is concerned.' 

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The Philosopher looked irritated. 'Bosh! What if the victim likes it that way?"' 

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Read by Phil Chenevert. Total running time: 01:22:30 

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Cover picture incorporates art by Raphael (pseud., d. 1832) whose copyright expired in U.S., 

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Canada, EU. and all countries with author’s life +70 yrs laws; and by GusEinstein, which has 

been released into the public domain. Cover design by gargargarrick. This design is in the 
public domain.