What difference does freedom make if society is engineered accordingly so that anything but the party line will be lost in the noise? Other than for possible riots, bloodshed and long-term sustainability, is that in any way distinguisable from a "non-free" form of government?
Besides, freedom is only necessary for democracy, not sufficient. So his points all remain valid.
Besides, freedom is only necessary for democracy, not sufficient. So his points all remain valid.