An anti-communist story. A man, convicted of treason against a Russia that has taken over the entire world, is killed repeatedly, his memories then transferred into clones, in order to induce him to sincerely--or convincingly--repent at his televised 'trial'. In the end, he grows used to death and cannot be swayed, so he, along with other incorrigible criminals, is exiled to another planet. He resolves, as he is being prepared for the journey, that he, or his descendants, will one day return to free Earth from communist rule.

This story is, apparently, part of Card's "Worthing Chronicle".

(from OMNI, December 1978) ( )