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I'm still optimistic, but I understand that for other generations that we're not as

optimistic, and I think that we should keep that optimism because it inspires us to

do incredible things.

And what do you think that optimism comes from in your life?

I think optimism comes from not being fearful, really, of not making money, not having

public opinion your way, and, you know, just the freedom of having your own views and

doing what you believe is right.

Security is at stake, the prime targets of the United States, the cold blood, the partners,

its motivations, evil, they don't care whose lives they take, and women or children.

I think fear is one of the greatest detractors of the human spirit, because I think a lot

of times if you remain fearful, you don't take the risk, you don't aspire to make a difference.

You kind of live in a controlled way or kind of accept what's given to you and you don't

really question it.

And I think that you're exactly right that there's a gut that people like you have that

are not afraid, and that jump in and say, hey, I've never done this before, or hey, just

because it's always been done like that doesn't mean it can't change or shouldn't change.

Definitely, in fears of powerful toll, which is why they use it so often, whether it be

to oppress us or just, you know, to invade our country for no reason.

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