Why should the aspirations of freedom, independence, and liberty be elusive when our forefathers sacrificed their lives to secure these very ideals for future generations? Despite dedicating five years to researching and passionately urging my fellow proletariat to recognize our subjugation, the resounding response leaves me pondering a haunting question. Should I choose to be the oppressor or the oppressed?
In this dilemma, if the only options are to subjugate or be subjugated, logic would dictate that assuming the role of the oppressor is in my best interest. It promises personal well-being, a stable income, and accompanying benefits. While this choice necessitates compromising my moral integrity, the question arises: what value does my moral integrity hold if upholding it condemns me to social ostracism? Is it not preferable to lead a life of respect garnered through subjugation and coercion, rather than enduring a life marked by ridicule and mockery for adhering to moral principles?
In my current perspective, both state and federal governments contribute to the subjugation of the proletariat by enacting laws that affect the rights of the innocent without their consent. Examples include compelling individuals to accept a fiat currency for their labor and restricting the ability of the proletariat to grow cash crops without expensive licenses, infringing upon our right to liberty. When a government deploys armed forces to coerce compliance with these laws, it echoes the oppressive tactics of the redcoats in 1776.
Moreover, it seems contradictory to the principles for which figures like George Washington fought. Sacrifices made by freedom fighters were not intended to curtail the rights of future soldiers, yet today, soldiers are deprived of their First Amendment right to criticize political figures, including the president. This limitation on soldiers' rights raises questions about the trajectory we're on. While I am committed to defending the rights of innocent people, the current role of soldiers as an enforcement mechanism for laws that may not serve the best interests of the populace makes it challenging for me to embrace a path that involves compelling innocents to obey laws that may not prioritize their well-being.