free inquiry vs. obedience theme

The social principle of being allowed to speak freely without fear of retribution is contrasted with the principle of being obedient to higher authorities and greater causes. Should we, for example, stop people from advertising medicines that experts believe to be fake?

4 total · 2 major · 2 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
futurama4x05 major Zoidberg's right to free speech was violated, and the his people came to Earth and turned it into a dictatorship to teach everyone a lesson.
tos3x10 major the old man and the oracle
tng7x05 minor Data dressed Worf down in the ready room over excessive questioning of orders
tos2x09 minor Vaal suppressed free inquiry