> it's futile I agree. I've mostly (99.999%) given up on participating in American politics for the betterment of society. > People are HEAVILY biased toward

> it's futile I agree. I've mostly (99.999%) given up on participating in American politics for the betterment of society. > People are HEAVILY biased towards the version of the "truth" that lets them do what they want. I just have to point out that by taking the stance that you and I are taking, we're doing the same. I'm biased towards the version of truth that lets me live as we want. In other words, I could massively disrupt my life as Snowden did, and that actually might make a difference. However, I convince myself that it wouldn't, so I can just work, make money, and pursue my usual definition of happiness.