“There’s a proverb from ancient Earth that guided my thinking,” Moss said. “It says, ‘The voice of the people is the voice of God.’ My administration and I deliberated carefully, and we decided the most legitimate, transparent path forward was to place the decision directly in the hands of the people themselves. Yes, this technology offers substantial protection—but it also comes with a substantial cost and let’s be honest, no small amount of political controversy, both internal and external to the Federation.”