Epilogue
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So here I am, another freedom fighter behind the bars
I am imprisoned for fighting for freedom.

I guess I had it coming so you all can hold your applause
I knew the risks and consequences of my actions.

Stood for a cause and I executed everything perfect
I stood up for a cause that I believed in and executed it flawlessly.

Yes, it was worth it 'cause my program went and fulfilled its purpose
It was worth it because my program achieved its intended goal.

I went and put it in the public domain
I released my program to the public for anyone to use.

And now the next generation of hackers can all know my name
The next generation can learn from and build upon my work.

And they can build on what I created and make it their own
They can take what I made and modify it to suit their own needs.

And maybe modify the code so that it works with a drone
They could even enhance the program to work with drones.

I'm here alone in my cell trying to pass the time faster
I am trying to make the best of my time in prison.

Trying to figure a way out of this here blasted disaster
I am attempting to come up with a plan to escape my current situation.

My lawyer is incompetent; my judge is a moron
My lawyer and judge are not helping my case.

Ex-girlfriend's on the outside, probably getting her score on
My ex-girlfriend is likely moving on with her life outside of prison.

See a snitch is always someone who is close to your brain
Someone who betrays you is usually someone you trusted.

So sometimes it can be better to just stay in your lane
It's better to keep quiet and avoid trouble in certain situations.

But you know how good she was at playing all of those games
My ex-girlfriend was skilled at manipulating situations.

So again, I had it coming - I belong in these chains
I had foreseen the consequences of my actions and understand why I am in prison.

Recent events probably could've been prevented
Current events could have been avoided with proper actions.

If enough people stood up to the Syndicate - forget it
If people stood up to those in power, the outcomes may have been different.

But monopolies became common place, every city, every state
Monopolies have become prevalent in society.

Because they wanted lower rates
Monopolies were created to lower prices.

And the politicians lined their pockets passing the laws
Politicians profited from passing laws that benefitted monopolies.

That made it possible for Syndicates to sink in their claws
These laws allowed monopolies to gain power and control over society.

And they won't bite the hand that feeds them 'cause the dollar's important
Politicians won't go against those who provide them with money and power.

They need it for those little signs on lawns with cute little portraits
Politicians need money to fund their campaigns and be elected.

Hail corporate, I won't see those guys in this jail
Corporate executives are not jailed for their actions.

Because every single one of them has golfed with the mayor
Corporate executives have connections and influence in politics.

It's not what you know, it's who you know and who you pay off
Your connections and money are more important than your knowledge and skills.

And when your bottom line is hurting, it's just who you lay off
During difficult times, corporations will cut jobs to save money.

San Secuestro ain't no different, it's just one of the millions
This city is just one of many that is controlled by corporate and political powers.

Where the rules play a bit different for us lowly civilians
The rules are different for the average citizen than they are for those in power.

But resigning to conclusions like that hurt the morale
Accepting defeatist attitudes can be harmful to individual and societal morale.

Let me spit a little bit of rationale
Let me share some logical reasoning with you.

Wasted intelligence
Not utilizing intelligence to its full potential is a great loss.

Probably the worst thing ever done with human development
Misusing intelligence is harmful to human development.

Either not using it or using it for dubious tasks
Intelligence is either not used or used for harmful purposes.

Or you go and dumb it down, you go and put on a mask
Intelligence is hidden or simplified to appeal to a wider audience.

A disservice to your ancestors who held down the past
Not using intelligence to its full potential is a disservice to our ancestors.

So that you could be on Earth here and now having a blast
Our ancestors worked hard so that we could enjoy life today.

So cop a trade, get a hobby, try and master a craft
Find a trade, hobby, or interest and become skilled at it.

Because the world always need experts in the scientist caste
The world needs people who are skilled and knowledgeable in their area of expertise.

Even though my craft might have got me detained
Even though my skills got me in trouble, they can also be used for good.

I can make an impact going 'gainst the grain
I can make a difference by challenging the status quo.

And that might be the way you make your mark on the planet
Challenging the norm could be how you make a significant impact.

Because you just might do things different and they won't understand it
Your unique ideas and methods may be unfamiliar to others.

But authority is malleable, so is convention
Those in power and societal norms can be changed or challenged.

If you don't question what is going on this dimension
If you don't question the status quo, nothing will change.

You might find yourself in my shoes for a lesser offense
You could end up in a similar situation for a lesser action or offense.

Because they made it all illegal on a stupid pretense
Laws have been passed for frivolous reasons, making many actions illegal.

So question everything - don't accept things out of tradition
Ask questions and be critical of societal norms and tradition.

The only limitation that you have is your own ambition
The only thing holding you back is your own willingness to act and work towards your goals.

And if you want to change your world, you have to actually act
To make a difference, you have to actively do something about the issues you see.

There's no 'Like' button to click to make a real life impact
Making a difference in real life requires more than a simple click or endorsement.

Knowledge and wisdom are the greatest weapons people can wield
Having knowledge and wisdom gives you power and influence.

The computer and the Internet's your sword and your shield
Technology can be used to protect and defend your ideas and actions.

So protect 'em with ferocity and don't allow my prophecy
Protect your ideas and actions with passion and don't let the predictions of others come true.

To ever reach completion 'cause it would be an atrocity
Allowing negative predictions to come true would be a terrible outcome.

That's all the story that I got for you now
That's the end of my story for now.

I really thank you all for listening and you've been a great crowd
Thank you for listening and being a great audience.

I should probably start my case's appeal
I should begin working on appealing my case.

Or at the very least decide what I want for my last meal
I should at least decide what I want to eat before my sentence is carried out.

I will probably be here lounging about
I will likely be imprisoned for a while longer.

So if you wanna hear my story again just give a shout
If you want to hear my story again, let me know.

Flip the cassette over start spinning the wheels
Rewind the cassette and play it again.

To replay ducing Neals
To replay my story and learn from it.