Power to the People!!! Ethereum Classic Surge Thoughts

The recent drama concerning the hard fork decision has left Ethereum in an interesting position. The intent to drive its classic version into oblivion has actually had the opposite result...so far. The community that supported the original Ethereum platform viewed the hard fork as a bailout which undermines the love for cryptocurrency. Now, the hard forked Ethereum supporters, which some call hypocrites, have to watch as Ethereum Classic proves to be a success that is here to stay for now.
I recently got into cryptocurrency and was skeptical about Ethereum although I loved the fact that it offered something Bitcoin did not. The news of the hard fork didn't drive me away, but it made me even more interested. Do I feel that the investors of the DAO deserve their money back after the "hack"? YES! However, the solution puts the community into a shaky spot because it undermines the values of such a platform. I am proud that the community has shown integrity and is keeping the original blockchain up and running because it shows that the power belongs to the people. I hope Ethereum Classic has much success, but today shouldn't be the defining moment. The 300% spike in price can happen to anything so we must remain patient, although I have to admit this is pretty exciting.