Aye, many interesting points indeed. Legolas, that was a wealth of... er... well, wealth.
Especially this:
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If Manwe had broken this promise for his own purposes, even though still intending "good", he would have taken a step upon the paths of Melkor. That is a perilous step. In that hour and act he would have ceased to be the vice-gerent of the One, becoming but a king who takes advantage over a rival whom he has conquered by force.
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This principle struck me as also being the reason that (Movie) Elrond didn't shove Isildur into Orodruin when he had the chance. (I still wish he had *stolen* the Ring from Isildur and then tossed it in... somehow that doesn't fall into the same category, and would be a whole 'nother discussion.) But to simply shove Isildur in would have been Sauronish (or Melkorish).
Back to the regular topic...