Explore the intersection of hacking, politics, and constitutional rights in this 49-minute conference talk from Derbycon 2012. Delve into various individual issues affecting the hacker community, including First Amendment rights, privacy concerns, civil forfeiture, and copyright laws. Examine the current world view on free speech, healthy skepticism, and the social contract between citizens and government. Learn about the costs and benefits of political activism, with examples of arrests and the importance of working within the system. Discover resources for staying informed and engaged in the political process, such as Open Congress. Gain insights on navigating the challenges of political activism in the hacker community and understand why it's an uphill battle worth fighting.