Yeah, IF we had the balls to all smoke in front of the police at once they couldn't do anything. If a group of 1000 stoners went in front of the police station and started smoking together, they would probably tell us to go home, but the thing is, we don't have that kind of organization yet. And if we all know it is illegal and we all know the risks, we should act accordingly (evaluating RISK vs REWARD).
And I understand your "no fear" concept. I applaud you for making the choice to grow and to spread the word, but if you were in a situation where there was a HIGH probability of you being caught, would you continue anyway? It isn't hard for this to change from being an issue of "Fuck the system! Rebels for life!" to an issue of genuine self-preservation. I take it that you are not growing in your front yard, with signs in front of your house that says "Fuck the cops, I grow marijuana." Maybe if you did, I would have some respect for the fact that you see yourself as a "warrior for freedom," which is laughable at best. If your operation is underground and is not being proudly displayed to authorities, then you are merely just another grower who is practicing common sense (not the "out in the open" crusader for what is right that you claim to be). I'm not saying that I view cultivation of marijuana as a crime, I am just saying that if you get caught, the people who catch you DEFINITELY will, and will punish you accordingly.
And yes, our country's drug laws are barbaric, and yes, we ARE putting pressure on the establishment to banish these unjust laws. In fact, 12 states have now legalized medical marijuana, and I'm sure more are in the process. The real problem is that there isn't nearly enough influential people who are willing to back the marijuana issue. Most of the people who run our government are conservatives whose heads are filled with propagandist bullshit. Hopefully, our equally conservative country won't reelect those who are punishing voters. If it was up to me (and almost everyone I know), things would be completely different. Unfortunately, in the real world, change happens slowly and it takes a LOT of effort and a LOT of support.
And stop saying that we are "sheep in hiding" or whatever ridiculous crap that you came up with. I don't see you posting pictures of yourself with your weed, with pictures of your house and your address for the world to see, to show everyone that you are such a "warrior." I am assuming that you would care if you got caught, and it is your intention to not get caught. In that case, you are just as much of a "sheep" as you are accusing us of being.
I am not spreading fear and paranoia, I am spreading rhyme and reason. You are spreading ignorance and denial of risks which are very real.
Just stop talking so I will stop having to correct you.