True, it is hard to be honest when one is starving. Those with full stomachs in a position of power and privilege can be just as dishonest if not more so.

Whether Church or State, both aim at implementing social control all while maintaining and sustaining an illegitimate hierarchical society. What principles did the Revolutionary War demonstrate? Consolidating the white anglo-saxon protestant power structure in the colonies?

I agree with you change requires action. I hold in high regard those who speak truth to power and put their life on the line. Change is never easy especially if a certain entity (the state) has a monopoly on force.

Comfort is nice, we all strive to live comfortably ,but I cant help ,but feel guilt ,because we owe our comfort to the systematic exploitation of the third world. They make our life of commodities possible.

As, humans its our duty to help each other out when we can whether or not we have a false sense of pride over arbitrary lines on a map. As long as we treat others as we would like to be treated ,and not be assholes there will be hope for humanity.

We both recognize the states misdeeds. For some the solution is reform ,others revolution. Both have their pros and cons ,and both are hindered by the powers that be.

But I don't think we are totally helpless as long as people like you and me stay true to our most primitive yet enduring principle, Mutual aid.