Brad Cook:  

lose, prepare for a fight." "If you are dependent on the system and the government for everything, then you are beholden to them. What would you do if they decide to strip search everyone who enters the supermarket? Nothing if you need what's inside, you would just comply. What do you do about the Fed inflating your money to worthlessness? Nothing, you just try to earn as much as possible and put up with the inflation. What can you do if they impose another tax on what you need? Nothing, you would have to pay it because you're dependent. What if they demand that everyone on the grid install "smart meters" (for the environment, of course) which let them monitor everything about what you do -- when you're home, when you take a shower, when you eat dinner, EVERYTHING! Unless you decide to get off the grid, there's nothing you can do! If you opt out of the system by becoming self-sufficient, you don't have to be subjected to their tyranny and inflation." - Anonymous". More about Brad:"The destination isn't whats important, the journey is what matters What up, my names Brad and I pretty much hate writing these things. But my profile is pretty complete and up to date so check it out. And if you didn't find that one piece of info that your just burning to know, you can always ask.".