The function of government is to satisfy the genuine wants of the masses, and government cannot satisfy those wants unless it is informed about what those wants are. Freedom of speech ensures that such information will reach the ears of government officials. Therefore, freedom of speech is indispensable for a healthy state.

Which one of the following, if true, would NOT undermine the conclusion of the argument?

(A) People most often do not know what they genuinely want. X
-well then what's the point of freedom of speech? It loses its utility (to some degree)
(B) Freedom of speech tends ultimately to undermine social order, and social order is a prerequisite for satisfying the wants of the masses. X
-well...the conclusion is that freedom of speech > healthy state...this tells us freedom of speech > reduction in social order > failure to meet pre-requisite of satisfying the masses
(C) The proper function of government is not to satisfy wants, but to provide equality of opportunity. X
-weakens...freedom of speech becomes less important (at least in the confines of the argument)
(D) Freedom of speech is not sufficient for satisfying the wants of the masses: social order is necessary as well. CORRECT
(E) Rulers already know what the people want. X
-this weakens the idea that freedom of speech is necessary for ensuring the functioning of government
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