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RE: Defy Authority - Exercise Your Right to Freedom
Stay defensively defiant, when faced with dangerous tyrants... You might be pleasantly surprised with the results.
A couple of problems with defensive defiance, my dear @AngryMan:
- It requires a critical mass
- It doesn't help against psychopaths in power
This reads like the typical falsehood, we're often exposed to within lecture classes at the College level, by Professors who are merely echoing an acquired (brainwashing) belief, or too fearful of teaching well grounded, self-evident truth of the contrary for fear of retaliation by their 'masters'. (Unless perhaps, the critical mass is referencing nuclear fission)
Psychopaths in power, are as easily terminated as a rabid dog on the street... It only requires 'one' individual, with 'one' bullet, in 'one' gun, within proper range and 'one' well placed shot.
Unfortunately, there too often exists 'another' psychopath, equally evil, hidden in the shadow to seize the power.
You may read it as you wish, @angryman, but I was certainly not ‘too fearful’ when I walked alone during the curfew, and was arrested on Orthodox Easter. Here is a text in Serbian:
https://hive.blog/informationwar/@lighteye/ukhapsheni-vaskrs-2020
It’s a simple matter of fact – if there was at least 15 people with me, arrest wouldn’t be possible.
Well 'dear' @lighteye... I applaud you for your defiance of curfew (alone) without fear.
Perhaps so... Yet... The last time two hoodlums with a Pit-Bull tried to rob me... 'I' was 'alone' but put an end to their assault fortunately, due to adequate preparation, tactical practice and ability to effectively employ a successful defense.
I didn't have "15" people with me either! No 'critical mass' was required for 'that' defensive defiance.
A friend of mine (67 yrs of age) was peacefully riding his bicycle along a wooded trail nearby, when a group of 'three' scumbags punched him in the face as he rode by. He fell to the ground, dazed and bruised as they continued to assault him...
One punk died at the scene...a second died in route to the hospital. The third managed to escape by running away. The defiant, resister was rightfully 'praised' by the District Attorney, Police and most citizens here, for having exercised his right to 'self'-defense. (No 'critical mass' necessary)
Want another example? There are 'many' to cite historically and I suspect that 'you' probably hold more examples in mind than I when it comes to more, perhaps ancient, European accounts.
I can cite plenty of examples where 'critical mass' might have had a more desired outcome for 'victims' that failed in their quest, but my point is: what you said "is required" does not hold true. Sometimes we win...sometimes 'not'...regardless of the stats...
You being fearful or 'not' matters little to me...I addressed your 'stated' opinion, that 'you' chose to offer, which in 'my' mind and experience was simply untrue.
The "fear" word inserted within my original response was merely inserted with reference to some 'academics' in a 'classroom' setting propagating a false narrative for fear of losing their jobs; going against the grain so-to-speak.
That's it...no BIG deal...it was not intended to be an accusatory statement, directed towards you in regards to manliness or lack there off.
Then you have to rephrase your ‘defensive defiance’ into what it really is – a ‘defensive resistance’ – which I do advocate as a much more effective way of coping with insane billionaires and false authorities… and a few punks in the street:
https://steemit.com/hive-122315/@lighteye/coronavirus-liberty-will-not-be-restored-without-action
Well...I also defy government mandates which appear intended to inhibit our personal freedom and do it in seemingly 'small' covert ways.
One small example: I plant and grow food in my garden, as well as 'other' places, even when gov't. officials attempt to keep us from doing so by forcing the closure of Garden Centers.
Also...like 'you'... I am not afraid of refusing to obey 'Stay at Home' orders.
Resistance in some of these 'small' ways I think are as important as more extreme methods and can serve as an example to others, who may be fearful to resist and act in accordance with their personal need and desire.
Sometimes, our 'small' acts of rebellion/resistance, affect a growing adoption by the masses, over time through example.
Here in the U.S., our Constitution, along with 'Bill of Rights' has increasingly come under fire by malevolent actors, inside and outside of the Government. I happen to 'like' the Bill of Rights and would be happier to see this legislation added to, rather than diminished by way of legislation that automatically criminalizes, non-criminal expression of freedom.
We're both probably of a similar mindset in this regard, from what little I know of you through your writings.
Ciao