...at the cost of the lives of most of our friends and family.
No thanks, like one of the other posters said, focusing on earning more money is the best way of making it.
Freedom's overrated when food/shelter/amenities/relaxation options are plentiful. And if these start to suffer, having enough money gives access to other areas of the world.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutions_of_1989