Well, I'm just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe, but I have been known to make references, from time to time. Maybe a little more recently, but I do think we must keep our faith in the Republic, because the day we stop believing in democracy is the day we lose it. Too many believe in power - unlimited power! - and it seems that liberty is dying to thunderous applause.
But mind tricks don't work on me, so even though I have a bad feeling about this, I'll stay on target. This is a new day, and a new beginning. They want us to be afraid, because fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, and hate leads to suffering. Some say we're doomed. I say they can't win - if they strike us down, we will become more powerful than they can possibly imagine.
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