Quote: Prometheus said: That's a bit of a stretch, don't you think?
The Authority strove to make the world a better place. Whether it worked or not, they genuinely believed they were doing the right thing...
In some ways, those leaders could be categorized as insane. It's possible that the Authority's mentality is in the same boat.
I would agree with that. I don't think it was ever a question of me seeing The Authority as "moral guides". I view the book as allowing me to witness and enjoy a world truly molded by proactive superhuman involvement...