Thank you kindly for your comment @chirieleison. :c)

I have presented my sources earlier on and it may indeed be that my figures are under-stated (I exercise prudence where possible).

That being said, I would be delighted (or as delighted as one can be within the context of serious a matter) to be pointed toward more accurate data to look through so that I may improve my content accordingly (and provide credit as due).

Yes - you are right. In its quest to consolidate and fortify its power upon the human resource populace, governments have been using all manner of devices to convince the people to surrender their rights and liberties voluntarily - sometime with a little convincing necessary.

Could you kindly update your link? I found related articles but it would be ideal to go direct to the article that you had in mind.

One thing however. Yes the politicians who make it tend to be cogs in the system with strings ready-fastened. This need not be the case and I remain hopeful of the possibility of a break in that trend with an awakening - and the right individual(s) being available.

Thanks again.