We have seen Oddworld through the eyes of the Magog Cartel and Vykkers Conglomerate through the M.O.M. News and Daily Deception. Granted, these are actually forms of propaganda for the Industrial families, but it reveals exactly what you've said: Abe is regarded as a terrorist by the Glukkons. After all, he's responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Glukkons and Sligs, not to mention bringing about the crashing of Mudos's economy.
Former OWI programmer Charles Bloom had something interesting to say recently. He complained about the backlash against Columbus Day (which goes that it should be retitled Indigenous People's Day) by pointing out that Columbus's actions were perfectly suited to the moral norms of his era. Industrial society on Oddworld simply cannot produce tree-hugging native sympathisers - that's why Abe needs to open their eyes in order to acheive long-term succes rather than just blast them out of the way. Ultimately, Oddworld will be about blurring the line between good and evil. After all, even the Glukkons have to pay the rent.
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