I suppose this is where we'll always differ, because it comes down to this, for me. One knight could tip the balance of the scales and that was why the Emperor wanted Skywalker. One lost father could do the same and that was why Skywalker wanted to save Lord Vader. You see these, and my own focus on killing my family, as petty, personal goals, but they're not. We're powerful to the point where one of us tips the balance of power for the entire galaxy, why do you think we're always running around trying to convert each other to and from Light and Dark, why do you think we're always trying to become stronger? It's an arms race, Hux, and, yes, maybe the galactic stage would be better off without it but we're part of the galaxy. The Force isn't going anywhere and neither are we. All you can hope for is that the Force user you have at your disposal has a reason to stay loyal.
Mind if I try to take a look at your notes? I studied various forms of Basic as a child, maybe some of it will come back.