I have mixed views about “Anonymous.” Overall, I would say they are a net positive. I tend to lean more on the defensive side to digital activism. For example, if I had the talents these hacktivists have I would be more likely to found companies that compete with established banking and insurance institutions. I know there are a bunch of digital gold trading companies out there but I’ve yet to find one that completely operates without any government blessings. A true free-market banking company that uses real money as its currency and spans the globe is in dire need. And going after Westboro Baptist Church just seems like a waste of time to me. On the other hand I do love the fact that they are helping to throw a wrench in the gears of the machine. Enjoy this short video interview by the Nightly News and let me know what you think about Anonymous.

Editor’s Note: Parts two through four below.

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Well, today is my birthday as well as the day that my driver’s license expires. I have to say it feels quite liberating to soon be exercising my liberty without permission. In taking Gandhi’s advice I decided to be open about my disobedience. Gandhi says that civil disobedience should never be something that is kept secret or hidden from the authorities. I want the world to know that my conscience is clean and that if any crime gets committed it will have been the state who holds the guilt.

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