It seems to me we are all sheep in degrees. (different levels of persuasion are needed). Groups of sheep that split off from the large group can't be left to wander without a border collie to at least lead them. The farmer believes leading them in any direction (even if it's initially toward freedom) is better than sheep not being led at all.
Everyone is purposefully deceiving the public, even Q.
It seems to me we are all sheep in degrees. (different levels of persuasion are needed). Groups of sheep that split off from the large group can't be left to wander without a border collie to at least lead them. The farmer believes leading them in any direction (even if it's initially toward freedom) is better than sheep not being led at all.