How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Prof replied that it had not been closed so far as we were concerned and that we would welcome newsmen, video cameras, a gallery, anyone, as Luna Free State had nothing to hide.
Chairman replied stiffly that so-called Free State did not control these hearings; these sessions were closed, not to be discussed outside this room, and that it was so ordered. (17.8-9)
Freedom of information becomes a crucial point of consideration here. After all, how can people make informed decisions if they do not have all the information they need to make said decision? Sounds simple, right? Just wait.
Quote #8
"Manuel, on some subjects I don't trust even myself. Limiting the freedom of news 'just a little bit' is in the same category with the classic example 'a little bit pregnant.' We are not yet free nor will we be as long as anyone—even our ally Mike—controls our news." (18.90)
Let's not forget that our revolutionaries, especially Mike, control information in the same way the Lunar Authority does. So can we say they are fighting for freedom, too? Well, swing over to our discussion of manipulation elsewhere in this section to see how not simple this conversation can be.
Quote #9
"In each age it is necessary to adapt to the popular mythology. At one time kinds were anointed by Deity, so the problem was to see to it that Deity anointed the right candidate. In this age the myth is 'the will of the people'… but the problem changes only superficially. Comrade Adam and I have had long discussions about how to determine the will of the people. I venture to suggest that this solution is one we can work with." (21.30)
Prof admits to crafting the will of the people so that their will follows his desire. Can freedom and liberty won on such tactics really be considered freedom and liberty, or will they be tainted forever by this fact?