“When I am weaker than you, I ask you for freedom because that is according to your principles; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom because that is according to my principles.” - By Frank Herbert. This was an interesting quote I heard listening to the audio-book “Children of Dune.” I would not consider this world-construct a “survival of the fittest” view, but rather a “method of conquest for conquerors”.
The reason I mention this is because I see this philosophy as an active element for enemies of freedom and democracy. We can’t be ignorant that there are those who exist that will use the ideals of freedom against the free. Therefore, the cause of freedom must have a backing of strength as its foundation. Freedom cannot be a wimpy passiveness. We must be as gentle as doves, but be as wise as serpents.
