[fellowniusmonk]

This may be disappointing but I've always been a pacifist, my family on my mothers side comes from some dictatorial/war torn areas and democracy and democratic change seem to be an approach that engenders less overall suffering in the long run. I like that people exist in our world who have never appreciably had "need" in their life and I don't begrudge it. I personally wouldn't be alive if I had even been born 3-4 years earlier (or in a lower tech location) due to my heart defects and the technology required to address them early in my life.

I like that HN is a place to discuss ideas with other nerds, be inquisitive, share experiences and perspectives in a mind expanding way, tech and peaceful community have both helped me immensely in tangible ways. I want to widen the road behind me as much as I can.

I hope you can appreciate my personal perspective, I've not found many places online where outrage and strong speech isn't the dominant mode of interaction. Thanks.