Democracy &amp; freedom dies in the darkness of ignorance &amp; fear. Bravery is being open, honest, transparent, willing to engage in discovery including hearing the views of those you dissgree with in openness &amp; respect with a willingness to change. We do not have this anywhere today except for small islands in a sea of hate &amp; intolerance. Be this brave &amp; you will have dignity, true self worth &amp; peace as you pass from this life &amp; who knows, perhaps change if we are lucky.