As someone who has actually had to deal with “the men with guns” coming for you, I can say there is no easy way out. Everything you *think* you will do in this situation is gone when your life is actually on the line; I guarantee there are very few who would put up the middle finger when the time finally comes. They literally do not give a shit what you say, or even what you are accused of or why. Possibly they don’t even know. All they know is that their boss, or more likely, someone higher up behind the curtain is asking for you. Asked for your name. Your body. Your family. Call yourself citizen, or don’t, but they will come. And they will use force. My family made the decision to take our private keys and leave. We are not fighters. And I refused to plea. Refused to participate. Refused to play their games. Does this make me ‘sovereign’ or just another loser? The rules are written by someone else, and no one gets to opt in or out. When they want you, they will come for you. The only thing you can do is be prepared to give up everything—or give them what they want. View quoted note →

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To fear authority is not necessary. But do not underestimate their willingness to use deadly force whether you fear them, respect them, acknowledge them — or not.
It’s from the 6th book of the mistborn series - Bands of Mourning. Lynn Alden and a few others recommended it here on Nostr a year or more ago, and I was dying for fiction. Starts a little like the hunger games, but blossoms into a pretty epic series. Lots of societal commentary including on the banking system, and political overreach.