"Either way, your ability to express your rights is at the whim of those in power (government, local bully, whatever...). The line from a to b is very short."

You seem to be forgetting a rather basic concept.

"Breaking the law"

No, the government cannot stop me from doing what I feel is right.

The government can only punish me AFTER the fact.

If they know I did it.

If they can find me.

There is risk involved.

That is why they are called "heros".

Risk and sacrifice.

"Heros"

yesiknowthattheyarecalledcriminalsbythecurrentauthorityandtheyarelegallycriminalsbecausetheyarebreakingthelaweventhoughtheydon'tagreewiththelaw........