You are correct, but this is precisely what I mean by sacrifice. Freedom costs. One has to have optimism beyond oneself - which is really a belief and care fo

You are correct, but this is precisely what I mean by sacrifice. Freedom costs. One has to have optimism beyond oneself - which is really a belief and care for the future and future generations. I guess my point is that wherever you are in the world, and whatever frightened "elites" (legitimised criminal classes) you have to deal with, democracy and freedom are not states of being but ideals we make sacrifices for. I think we have done a good job of standing up for that. I'm reminded on International Womens Day that people used to throw themselves under trains to make a point. They chose visible struggle. Protest is ever more costly. And what of Aaron Bushnell? Beyond comprehension! We've been living off the courage and sacrifice of 50 million lives 80 years ago so we're free to make money and have a good time, and that savings account is nearly empty. Choosing to get fired, trash a "career", or forgo money seems a small sacrifice in the scheme of history and what others have given up.