I really enjoyed talking to the two I've spoken to in person. I've also enjoyed speaking to some online over the years.
People that actually lived in authoritarian and/or "communist" or "socialist" countries tend to have a more realistic perspective about such topics.
I fear we may have to go through that pain before our PEOPLE "Get it!"
"People that actually lived in authoritarian and/or "communist" or "socialist" countries tend to have a more realistic perspective about such topics."
And a wide-variety of do-it-yourself type skills that come in handy.
"I fear we may have to go through that pain before our PEOPLE "Get it!""
Considering the alternative is getting through to them with reasonable discussions, I would have to agree wholeheartedly. Still, we try, as is our wont.