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I've managed to keep my silence for the past thousand years, but given the latest round of 'Tolkienism' due to the deplorable movies, I felt it was time to speak up and defend my honor.
When I forged the one ring, it was never meant to serve as a means of absolute rule. Rather it was to allow the kings who wore the other nine to be able to call upon my wisdom more freely. My intent has always been to bring all races together under the common banner of peace and prosperity. Why have the presence of constant racial tension and war? With the guidance I was offering, Middle Earth would see an end to strife and conflict.
Of course, there were certain factions that did not (and do not now) want peace. They conspired against me, trapping me and ultimately inflicting grevious harm upon me. They stole the ring and vowed to use its power for their own lust for grandeur and power. I have spent a very long time searching for that ring only to discover it in the hands of a small fellow named Baggins.
Yes, I did order the nine to find the ring and bring it to me. Yes, there were casualites and injuries along the way. But the hobbits brought it upon themselves. Had they turned over the ring instead of running off to the elves and later, a ragtag band of adventurers. there would have been no bloodshed.
Can people see that I really mean well? My intentions have always been to allow prosperity by joining everyone under one ruler. Just think about it. No more wars or petty squabbles. No more breaking your backs on a daily basis to eek out a minor existence. With one ruler, he can take care of you...
Respectfully yours,
Sauron