And there it is, the big question. Andrew has said this enough times, and does not shy away from it now.
"I believe that there is a middle ground between Magneto and Xavier. It does not have to be either-or. I believe that in the current world, there must be places like Genosha which will shield mutants, by force if necessary - but make no attack, and not withdraw. Allow humans in, even to settle, if they want to help, and share the belief of integration.
From that shield, the size of a nation, not of a school - declare we will not hide in the shadows and pretend there's no problem. Extend a hand, openly, to the world, as a citizen of the world. Establish trade, diplomatic relations, immigration, offer our aid in times of international crisis... to those who will do the same for us.
In time, prove that we do not believe we're superior - but we will not be treated like inferiors either. We will protect Genoshans, wherever they are, whatever their genetics... and we will stand up not for mutant rights, but human rights... which we feel a minimum of should be the right of everyone, human and mutant alike.
I believe Magneto is too extreme. I don't think separation will ever work, because you will always be seen as a threat.
I disagree with Xavier's sense of scale. He hides himself and his followers and pretends there's nothing wrong. He selects a relative handful of mutants for his school, and makes any others who want his sanctuary find him. He's not proactive, and he sends no message to anyone... and by hiding his group away, he gives no reason for anyone to trust them.
I don't believe in hiding. Integration is the eventual goal... but I believe you need to offer it from a place of safety... and then you need to give the world a reason to want to integrate."
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