Hmnnn.... much food for thought. I agree with you completely that freedom must come from within, as does peace. I have found a large degree of "freedom" through my spiritual path; and know that no person can grant me any rights. They don't have that authority or capacity to do so. I am not so bold as you...yet. I play the game, a shadow among the thieves and fools, so to speak. I decided I'd not be angry long ago, though I still get "upset/pissy" at the insanity of force by government from time to time. One day, perhaps, I will rise above that too. I have a private belief that one day soon there will be a transition of consciousness for humanity, but it won't be a picnic coming to that point. Anyway, my friend, the next decade will be wild. I'm very pleased to be part of Steemit and the Stewards... right now it gives me a sense of hope and purpose. But even this is transitory, but by Grace we are here. We are blessed are we not?