That's not an anti-tech stance, quite the opposite!
The implication is that it should not be an oligarchy but a democracy that inhabits other planets - which is indeed a valid stance.
The issue is not going to space. The issue is supporting a system where a single entity controls it, supporting a dictatorship.
Which is funny, because the US had this stance. At least under WW2 and the cold war.
Who know what happened, the US population allowed corporate greed to take over - what a shame.