Why does there have to be politics in your story?

People have asked my about the necessity of politics in History Yoghurt and the Moon.  Does the story really require politics?'
I know many people hate politics.  They see it a cynical topic that divides people unnecessarily.  And essentially I agree with that.  But I also think there in a naivete around politics as well.  By being ignorant to the way that we organize our society is to be accessory to the crimes of the power elite.  I would simply like people to understand that the wedge issues they concern themselves with ultimately distracts us from creating society in a way that is beneficial to all.  People don't learn about the machinery of politics.  People don't tend to understand that the rhetorical tools that are used to divide us are very sophisticated.  If I can shed some light on how people see this, perhaps I can help create more participation, more thoughtful decisions and subsequently a more functional  and compassionate society.
Mostly though, politics were part of this plot.  John needs to be made into a terrorist.  The way terrorism is utilized to manipulate through fear is part of the background story.  Without politics this element of the story would be not be able to be told. And even though the satire reflects my personal views, it was directly borrowed techniques that the news uses.  Ultimately it was challenging to satirize the talking heads because they have become the satire.  It's no longer an exaggeration.  I lifted examples almost right out of real reports.
And finally, I think it's entertaining to hear these ridiculous reports in a fictional context.  That way we can appreciate how ludicrous they are without being devastated by their actual impact.
Namaste amigos.
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