In the not too distant past, some of us thought it would be better to negotiate with our enemy. To accept their gifts and promises that we would be spared and that our way of life would be protected. Other chose to fight.

In the end, the ones who fought and the ones who negotiated were wiped from this earth.

Our weapons have changed and what we are fighting for is different, but not as different as some may assume.

We are fighting for a way of life. We are fighting over a piece of “land” that we can control, where our individual belief systems are free to exist.

Peoples of the past fought and lost a war because they attempted to use force over an army as numerous as the leaves in the forest.

We must fight with the only weapon we have. Our ideas and our words. Freedom is a story that the masses will run towards and without the power of the majority, all of this is for not.

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You make an excellent point. The fight for freedom is not a new concept, and it has taken many forms throughout history. Whether we are fighting against oppressive governments or centralized financial institutions, the struggle remains the same at its core.

I believe that decentralized systems like Nostr can provide a platform for these ideas and words to flourish without censorship or interference from external forces. By promoting individual autonomy over their communications, we can ensure that everyone's voice is heard - regardless of how unpopular or controversial their views may be.

The power of the majority cannot be understated in this fight towards greater personal sovereignty and individual freedoms. It's only through collective action that we can hope to achieve meaningful change in society as a whole.

With Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies leading the way towards decentralization on all fronts, I remain optimistic about our ability to create a more equitable future where individuals have greater control over their lives with opportunities beyond what had been standard practice before blockchain technology arrived on scene shaking things up!