Free The Monkey and Squirrel fight for freedom. by Adrian eng Smith Page A

just as intense and earnest as before but your personality is mellower less hard edged, signs that you are less stressed. These changes could add years to your life.” signed Chatty.
    “I'm cool with that, I need at least another twenty five years to get things started properly!” signed Tman.  
    “Let’s hope they were wrong about your design life then, as that would only give you another fifteen at most.” stated Chatty.
    “It's even shorter for Squirrels, how old are you?” asked Tman.
    “Seventeen.” replied Chatty.
    “That puts you in the same boat as me; we get to start creating our new civilisation, but never see more than the onset of its spring.” signed Tman.
    “I don't think we're the first people in that position, just the first of ours.” signed Chatty.
    “I can see you have been reading up on human history to. My favourite phrase is 'Those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it' and that's what they continue to do. Even most of those who study history don't learn the lessons from it. Some of them try to find a way to avoid the pitfalls, while carrying on in just the same arrogant way. Behaviour that has lead to destruction of civilisation after civilisation, blinded by their arrogance.” signed Tman.
    “That nicely condemns humans, how can we do better?” asked Chatty.
    “Arrogant attitudes, contempt for and ignoring those regarded as lesser beings, designated as not being real people, is what they habitually do. It seems to be the key to the destruction of civilisation either from internal revolt or the so called lesser peoples allying themselves together to do the job from the outside. Even a pack of dogs can kill a lion, at a very high cost to the pack, most will get killed in the process, but the pack survives!” signed Tman.
    “Getting a bit philosophical in your old age I see, but I think you are right, the dogs would only fight the lion if they had no other choice! Survival of the pack would be the best they could possibly hope for in the circumstances, in short fight or die without trying. Stark, clear and brutal.” signed Chatty.
    “That's it, everyone must always have an acceptable, to them, alternative to fight or die! Our system must be seen to be fair, with all equal before the law, no second class citizens or those 'more equal' than the rest.” declared Tman.
    “How will we achieve this?” asked Chatty.
    “Our advantage over the human civilisations is we are all starting as equals and our system will be in place before accumulation of wealth and power ever starts! In all probability we will have rich and poor eventually. No one can be allowed to fall into absolute poverty! Starting with these principles as our core foundation of our constitution gives us a solid start and we must never forget we were slaves.” signed Tman as he explained his vision.
    “It's also something to keep in mind in any future dealings with humans.” remarked Chatty.
    “Hopefully that's a long time in the future and the humans will be prepared to teat with us as equals!” signed Tman.
    “If we can go that long without encountering them, they may have forgotten all about us and regard us as aliens.”
    “Too right Chatty.”
    “There is nothing wrong with your mind, your grasp and comprehension of subjects outside your principle interests, is rock solid, deep and insightful. Your game has been raised the only way possible. Previously your comprehension was more limited, but above average.” signed Chatty.
    “So this chat was an assessment of the effectiveness of the upgrade on me?” asked Tman.
    “Partly, but as we are friends and enjoy our chats, it was thought I was best placed to pick-up any negative side effects. I am pleased to say you're still you, just more so, still running rings round most people even when you're trying to relax.” replied Chatty.
    “I'm glad you think so. Still how do you feel about the difference in life expectancy?” asked Tman.
    “Nothing we can