Response to "We Are Legion"

          I really enjoyed this film, and it was entertaining as well as informative. For the most part, I agreed with what the Anonymous groups were doing, and what they were trying to do. I believe a healthy society has people who are willing to stand up for what they believe in. Some of the silly little things they did, such as forming swastikas on children's games, were a little ridiculous. But I truly don't understand how some people can get so mad over little things like that because it's just an internet game and most little kids playing probably won't even know what a swastika is. But regarding the larger scale movements of Anonymous, like protests and their involvement in Wikileaks and the Egyptian revolts, I fully support them. If everyone just laid down and accepted what the government says is right or wrong, then no nation would progress and grow. Just as Hitchens says in Letters to a Young Contrarian, expressing your beliefs and not being afraid to contradict the government is essential to a successful community. Personally, I think the citizens of a nation have the right to know everything their government is doing. Especially in America, where our government is supposedly "by the people, for the people", the people should be aware of what is going on. Wikileaks allowed the public to learn what is going on in the elite of our nation, and if people choose to avoid Wikileaks because it is destructive, then that is their choice. But as a whole, I think Anonymous is a great idea and everyone who participates is very brave. The film did say that legal consequences are inevitable if you break the law, so members of Anonymous can't complain about facing jail time and fines for their actions. If they are willing to face the consequences for the sake of standing up for what is right, then all the power to them. Nelson Mandela had to spend time in prison for his actions and because he was determined and persistent, he ended up being one of the most successful leaders in South Africa. It all depends on how strong you feel about your beliefs and how far you are willing to go to make a change.