The need to speak out is an indicator that it is a critical time. I was quiet for years, and could very well be because I was unaware, or the offenses being done were not up close and personal. I should have realized back then...and I bet if we looked at points in history, we could keep pointing ba…
The need to speak out is an indicator that it is a critical time. I was quiet for years, and could very well be because I was unaware, or the offenses being done were not up close and personal. I should have realized back then...and I bet if we looked at points in history, we could keep pointing back further and further until we are at the chrysalis of our republic.
When is the critical time to speak out? The eight ball has a sticker on over it's "window" into wisdom and upon it is written "NOW." So regardless of the question as to when and why and how much cost. The answer is "NOW."
The ideas of the Constitution was predicated upon, the ability to dissent. And I imagine there have been zeniths and troughs in the times it was critical to speak up.
And what were the consequences of free speech then as opposed to now?
The problem now is we are seeing a global metastization of the cancer of tyranny.
"silence like a cancer grows." ~Simon and Garfunkel
As we also know, things can turn on a dime. Tech companies can change hands, people can be convinced to lock their doors and hide inside. What if...what if...the inverse could also be true.
It's not going to be easy. I foresee more cost, more penalties, more bad times. But to roll over and just let it happen without at least saying "hey, no bueno" Sorry, but no bueno. And i agree with you, reality will collide with these people, and it is. Their whole ideology is predicated on division. Where as, ironically, the idea of decentralization is predicated on the unity of individual autonomy. Not only do I support "you do you" I encourage it. I want a world where people be who they are, because becoming serfs of the state is no fun...and about as exciting as lukewarm water.
Is there an opportune time to speak out?
The need to speak out is an indicator that it is a critical time. I was quiet for years, and could very well be because I was unaware, or the offenses being done were not up close and personal. I should have realized back then...and I bet if we looked at points in history, we could keep pointing back further and further until we are at the chrysalis of our republic.
When is the critical time to speak out? The eight ball has a sticker on over it's "window" into wisdom and upon it is written "NOW." So regardless of the question as to when and why and how much cost. The answer is "NOW."
The ideas of the Constitution was predicated upon, the ability to dissent. And I imagine there have been zeniths and troughs in the times it was critical to speak up.
Slavery, Immigration, Gun Rights, Women's Suffrage, Segregation, Foreign Wars, Entitlement Programs, Daytime Talk Shows.
And what were the consequences of free speech then as opposed to now?
The problem now is we are seeing a global metastization of the cancer of tyranny.
"silence like a cancer grows." ~Simon and Garfunkel
As we also know, things can turn on a dime. Tech companies can change hands, people can be convinced to lock their doors and hide inside. What if...what if...the inverse could also be true.
Well if we didn't believe it could change then we'd be wasting our time.
I think we "win" because these people's world view will eventually collide with reality.
It's not going to be easy. I foresee more cost, more penalties, more bad times. But to roll over and just let it happen without at least saying "hey, no bueno" Sorry, but no bueno. And i agree with you, reality will collide with these people, and it is. Their whole ideology is predicated on division. Where as, ironically, the idea of decentralization is predicated on the unity of individual autonomy. Not only do I support "you do you" I encourage it. I want a world where people be who they are, because becoming serfs of the state is no fun...and about as exciting as lukewarm water.
Man I couldn't agree more in all aspects of what you're saying