I applaud the efforts of anyone who stands up against oppression in all it's forms whether from an oppressive neighbor an abusive husband or a political system. Their efforts are admirable and I cannot imagine what it takes to go out of your house, out of your comfort zone to take a bullet from a trigger happy security force (police etc) who thinks your life is not worth anything.
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The threat never goes away though. In this day and age, it is not just about losing your life - it is about losing your livelihood. People with criminal records find it a little difficult to find employment. Agencies aren't exactly looking forward to placing someone who would "challenge the status-quo" in a position somewhere, where their "zeal for fairness" will sprout. They'll lose money and money is KING. If you are not famous or have an already established career or business engaging in activities that would be contrary to "keeping the peace" is dangerous to moving up the corporate ladder and with the newly veiled surveillance equipment from the G20 riots in Toronto last year, they'll have EVERYTHING on you. It's too risky!
In articles all over the internet you'll find voices of people, afraid and cowering and demanding that everyone else cower. Don't rock the boat, don't say anything. Shush be silent!
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