They haven't started killing people for using VPNs yet so I think more correct statement is that they are too stupid to look for that access, or too ignorant or brainwashed to keep believing official propaganda.
I don't think it's more correct. But if you wanted to keep arguing for the sake of it, I agree that's the point you'd make. Good job. "Unfettered access" now means "can use a VPN without being killed for it". Sure.