I'm assuming here that if the lever is privatized, the only occupants of the train are exceedingly wealthy. It's a shame for the train, but seems a worthy sacrifice.
Because schools hadn't implemented better rules yet. A while ago, physical discipline for kids was normalized; we know now that it's not a great method of discipline, so we have better rules in schools.
Oh no, our wonderful society with absurd wealth distribution and normalized pedophile leaders is at risk? Albert, fetch me my pearls that I may clutch them!
Pain. It notifies you that your body is injured in some way, and generally in what area so that you can do something about it.
That being said, I think your original premise is oversimplified. I agree that emotions aren't instructions, but they're more than notifications--they're part of the inner workings of our brains that can happen for a multitude of reasons. The common denominator is that most of them help us survive in some way.
I think OP is frustrated with the we're-both-bullshitting-each-other-and-we-both-know-it thing. Even if a candidate doesn't think they're a good fit, they're not going to come out and say it. And if the candidate asks a question about work culture at the company, the interviewer is going to give the best possible answer, even though it's probably bullshit. So we all have to lie through our teeth and say things like "it's always been my dream to work here" (even though I didn't know the company existed a month ago) even though we all know what's really going on.
Being able to be honest--really, truly honest, about more than just pay expectations--is a privilege that you only get when you're at a senior level (and sometimes not even then).
Respond with how pleased you are about the new policies, and how they represent discipline and unity. Tell them that if it's good for soldiers in the military, it must be good for our kids. Include an old picture of Nazi soldiers in uniform, and tell the head how glad you are that she shares your values.
I'm assuming here that if the lever is privatized, the only occupants of the train are exceedingly wealthy. It's a shame for the train, but seems a worthy sacrifice.