An insane information-hungry KGB or a relatively open and decent government? Vote with your feet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sterling contrasts a repressive surveillance state with a decent government, urging citizens to leave if freedom is lost.
- In plain terms
- Choose to live somewhere that treats you well.
- What can you take from it?
- Your location choice is a political statement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where would you live if your government became oppressive?
- How much privacy are you willing to sacrifice?
Another view
Moving is not feasible for everyone due to cost or family ties.
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