[ 9S thinks about that for a moment before nodding. Androids and humans can't be judged in the same way. Where an android can be corrected and put back into service after a transgression, humans are stuck living with their sins. And humans can't be given severe rulings just to err on the side of societal safety; every human has a family willing to fight tooth and nail for their loved one. There must be a whole bunch of drama and politics surrounding the law. ]

Perfection would be tough for an imperfect species. No offense. The more I learn about you all, the harder it seems to be a human.

[ His tone is conversational; he doesn't mean to be condescending. ]

Do you think they use the same system in the Index?