Yeah, I think so too... Once we had the good hope that the state would fear to have its evil actions exposed and the people would rise against the state. Now its clear they no longer give a fuck and the people are so overwhelmed by the amount of new fake news that they can't even recount what was p...

On the other hand (and am still a strong believer): "It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." - Samuel Adams

To me he remains a hero for trying and delivered additional proof I needed back then to confirm gov abuse of power others were sceptical about. And exposed the whole pattern of double-speak worded laws starting with the patriot act, in order for the state to better spy on its own people.