In the excerpt, Las Casas argues that the Spaniards were being overly cruel towards the Natives in the New World. And I agree because what the Spaniards did to the Natives were things that no group of people should ever have to experience. Especially not such a people as the Indians, who were described as reverent, peaceful, and tender. It seems like the Indians had no intention of making war when the Spaniards arrived. In fact, the Indians believed that the Spaniards were coming from heaven, so I can imagine how unprepared their minds were for battle. So such extreme acts of cruelty really weren't necessary for conquering the New World.