Why a second Death Star won't be that bad.

[The Blue Flower]

2. More from this great essay

Some critics will argue that much of the Empire’s popularity stems from the fact that, for years, we’ve given Palpatine virtually nonstop air time across galactic communication channels, which he’s used to brainwash millions of beings using Jedi mind control. Also, that the galactic media has treated the battle between the light and dark sides of the force like an entertaining spectacle rather than an existential battle for the fate of the galaxy. But we stand firmly by our belief that it’s more important for the press to maintain a hollow facade of impartiality than to risk seeming too biased against planet annihilation.

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