Unless we abandon elements which resemble a police state, we can't meet the demands of being a modern society.

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to qualify as a modern society, we must eliminate any aspects that mimic a police state. In other words, a society that values individual freedoms, human rights, and democracy cannot exhibit qualities associated with excessive surveillance, control, or oppression. The quote emphasizes the importance of ensuring a balance between maintaining social order and upholding the principles of a progressive, inclusive, and democratic society. Without shedding the characteristics of a police state, it argues that a society may struggle to keep up with the demands and expectations of modernity.

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