This is difficult to argue one way or another, in part because I think a lot of the topic covers what if situations and may delve into fear-mongering. On one hand, I can see where the concerns of magical folk lie-- they don't want Muggles to take advantage of the magic that they possess, and they most certainly don't wish to encourage a repeat of the witch hunts that happened in ages past. Magic is honestly just a volatile resource whose discovery could very easily be detrimental to all of wizarding society.
On the other hand, how ~fair~ is it to have certain magical dangers present and potentially bleeding into the Muggle world exist whilst Muggles are completely unaware of it? I suppose the way the Ministry of Magic has it set up now, with liaisons established for Muggle government, serves to address that issue, and I guess, for what it's worth, they seem to be doing a decent job of helping cover up magic while also ensuring Muggles remain safe.
So at the end of the day I think there is inherently no harm in upholding the International Statute of Secrecy, but I would seriously consider looking into alternatives should the secret ever come out. Doesn't hurt to be ready in case disaster strikes!
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Date: 2013-04-11 06:09 pm (UTC)On the other hand, how ~fair~ is it to have certain magical dangers present and potentially bleeding into the Muggle world exist whilst Muggles are completely unaware of it? I suppose the way the Ministry of Magic has it set up now, with liaisons established for Muggle government, serves to address that issue, and I guess, for what it's worth, they seem to be doing a decent job of helping cover up magic while also ensuring Muggles remain safe.
So at the end of the day I think there is inherently no harm in upholding the International Statute of Secrecy, but I would seriously consider looking into alternatives should the secret ever come out. Doesn't hurt to be ready in case disaster strikes!
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