This sort of plot would not be very interesting if it wasn't for the characters, so it's imperative that Bujold populate her story with interesting people.

如果不是因为那些角色，这样的情节不会很有趣，因此布约德必须让他的故事中充满有趣的人物。

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But since it is not true, it is perfectly reasonable (I would argue imperative) that policymakers not be bullied into avoiding some hard choices.

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