I have been thinking about this for a while. To my eyes, thinking about anonymity vs vetting are strategic options. Once you start thinking about it as a tool it gets easier to classify things.
The big issue is complexity I think. We can examine the world at various levels of resolution, so at the 10 000 foot level we can group things nicely but as you drill down things get messy.
I think simultaneously operating at various levels of resolution is important. I think complete decentralization and anonymity is a correct layer for some things. I can also think where complete transparency has a place too, with lots of layers in between.
Look, at some point we are going to have to acknowledge there is actually nothing to hide from. We are right. We are just. We are peaceful. We want our women and children to live happy and secure lives. There is NOTHING there that needs anonymity.
The exact opposite is the harsh truth. The fact they have figured out how to make white people hide from them selves in their own country is the real crime.
Building out a the frameworks, thought leadership, shared cultural value systems is where the real fight is and what will allow for everyone to stand proudly and justly.
The ultimate goal is simple: there is no reason to hide in our own home.
We just need to figure out how push forward the leadership willing to pay the price to build out that leading strategic ground.
Well, the reason to hide is because of being attacked, not out of shame. It's just creating a space where we can build things without them being kicked over while it's only halfway finished.
I agree with your main points though.
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