22 May
2001
22 May
'01
4:42 p.m.
Tavia said:
Leaving open the question of just what *did* motivate people in the apparent absence of organised religion, Stalinist-style president
worship,
or plain old-fashioned keeping up with the Jones's.
In this case, I think they were willing to dispense with motivation in the interests of a quiet life. And, of course, in the Federation opiates are the religion of the masses.
-(Y)