In the George Lucas movie THX-1138 (the name of the main character was “THX-1138”), everyone’s choices are removed and they all live underground because above ground is “radioactive.” Finally THX decides it’s better to die above ground than to suffer forever underground where he wasn’t allowed to love. He wasn’t free. He makes his way above ground, evading all the guards and police. And when he gets there, it’s sunny, everyone above ground is beautiful, and they are waiting for him with open arms and kisses. The excuse “But it’s radioactive out there!” was just there to keep him down. [By the
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