Little Brother Ch. 7-15

After the concert, Marcus sees the graffiti "Don't trust anyone over 25" sprayed on a wall. This graffiti suggests a sentiment of distrust towards older individuals. It implies that the younger generation feels betrayed or let down by those who are older and in positions of authority. This message aligns with the overall theme of the book, which explores the tension between youth and authority figures in a dystopian society.

Marcus calms himself by playing his pirate game. This suggests that engaging in the game helps him relax and distract his mind from any stress or anxiety he may be experiencing. Playing the game allows Marcus to escape from reality for a while and focus on something enjoyable and entertaining, providing him with a sense of calm and relief.

Ange and Marcus create a new blog section called "Abuses of Authority." This suggests that they are highlighting instances where those in power have misused their authority, possibly in a police state context. This new section may aim to shed light on these abuses and raise awareness among their readers.

If normal people are pulled over, it would cause a traffic gridlock because the process of being pulled over by law enforcement officers can disrupt the flow of traffic. When a vehicle is pulled over, it often requires the driver to stop on the side of the road, which can lead to congestion and delays for other drivers. Additionally, if multiple vehicles are pulled over at the same time, it can further exacerbate the traffic situation.

In chapters 7-8, Marcus expresses concern about potentially putting his friends in danger when he sets up his Xbox. This worry arises from the fact that the government has figured out how to hack the Xbox, and Marcus is aware of the potential risks this poses. He understands that his actions could potentially expose his friends to surveillance or other dangers, leading to his worry about their safety.

Marcus reads a portion of the Declaration of Independence to support the idea of the government being abolished. The Declaration of Independence is a historical document that outlines the principles of democracy and individual rights. It states that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed and that people have the right to alter or abolish a government that becomes destructive to these rights. By reading this portion, Marcus is likely using the Declaration of Independence as evidence to argue for the abolition of the government.

Jolu and Marcus spend one night at Jolu's house rewriting the indiecode for Pigspleen.

Marcus' father apologizes to Marcus for his earlier opinion of tracking. This suggests that Marcus' father had a negative or dismissive view of tracking in the past, but now realizes that his opinion was incorrect or unfair. The apology indicates that Marcus' father has changed his perspective and acknowledges that tracking may have some value or importance.

Marcus' father is angry because Marcus is pulled over twice on his way home and he sees that as incompetence.

The regular press believes that the xnetters are not taking terrorists threats seriously. This implies that the xnetters are not acknowledging the seriousness of the potential dangers posed by terrorists and their activities. The regular press may be highlighting the need for the xnetters to prioritize the issue of terrorism and take appropriate measures to address it.