The National Surveillance State doesn't want anyone to be able to communicate without the authorities being able to monitor that communication.
Barry EislerThe strangest thing about the low quality of Internet argument is that effective argument isnt really so difficult. Sure, not everyone can be Clarence Darrow, but anyone who wants to be at least competent at argument can do it.
Barry EislerIf the reader cares, I dont think it matters so much whether your hero is in fact an anti-hero.
Barry EislerAnger, and the self-righteousness that is both the cause and consequence of anger, tends to be easier on the psyche than personal responsibility.
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