I know the Bajorans would have moaned and rambled, but who cares? The Founders despised all solids, and as soon as they knew the Alpha Quadrant existed, they saw such solids as a threat to them. As they themselves said, what you can control cannot hurt you; they had no reason to initially see the Federation or Klingons as any different to any other solids.
Besides, if the Prophets are gods, then would gods sanction the conquering and enslavement of billions, which is what would have happened if the Founders conquered the Alpha Quadrant? Surely the safety of many billions is more important than one species complaining about not being in contact with their gods?
Besides, if the Prophets are gods, then would gods sanction the conquering and enslavement of billions, which is what would have happened if the Founders conquered the Alpha Quadrant? Surely the safety of many billions is more important than one species complaining about not being in contact with their gods?