If you feel that the power of democracy is insufficient to assure you of your safety in speaking freely you might conclude that the democracy is a sham and furt

If you feel that the power of democracy is insufficient to assure you of your safety in speaking freely you might conclude that the democracy is a sham and further that you might be safest keeping your mouth shut. What motivates people to seek public justice? Is justice more important to you than self-interest? If your values drive you to publicly attack injustice despite your personal interests then attacking injustice is what you must do. Yours is a question you could answer by referring to the values by which you live. Those who would serve Justice often exhibit great courage, while, perhaps, those who do not respond to the call gain wealth at the cost of self-disgust.