I think actually very importantly to your implicit point: that is not a metaphor, its an analogy. But either way, if my state is banning things based on their

I think actually very importantly to your implicit point: that is not a metaphor, its an analogy. But either way, if my state is banning things based on their "value", on what might be "dangerous" to my thought, well, I might as well move to China! Because its the same thing there, but at least I know I can get cheap rent.