Myself, I feel that no good can be accomplished by initiating force against others, no matter what the cause. Violent revolutions go completely against my grain. Any sorts of reforms that will stick are going to have to arise peacefully. This is not to say, of course, that they will necessarily arise via the "democratic process". The government may simply find itself outflanked, for instance. (Imagine as an example if the government realized tomorrow that allowing citizens to know how to read would be dangerous -- its a little late to stop it, so they will never do anything about that.)
I believe it was Jefferson who said, "The tree of liberty must from time to time be refreshed by the blood of patriots." -- Ed Carp, N7EKG erc@apple.com 510/659-9560 anon-2133@twwells.com If you want magic, let go of your armor. Magic is so much stronger than steel! -- Richard Bach, "The Bridge Across Forever"