You can make the same argument for the druids ... they aren't exactly blameless kicking helpless teathlings out

You don't actually have to commit anything, the entire scenario can ran it course without you being there

As for the hornheads, well the shadow lands are waiting for any that make it out of the grove... is it really so evil of you to spare them that fate?

Luke Skywalker: I don't, I don't believe it.
Yoda: That is why you failed.