Once we moved currency into the "data-ism" phase there is no going back. It will only continue to grow and the freedom aspects screams what we the people desire! The funding and support of Wikileaks is a prime example of why we need it out of the elitists hands and into our own. If you can't understand the value of bitcoin in relation to freedom then continue to to enjoy your Free-Dumb. I really enjoyed your analogy. Great post!