The author expresses regret for staying silent amidst a world tilting towards rights being rolled back and dissent being subdued.
The absence and retreat from Radiant Vigilance are recognized as a costly silence that can no longer be afforded.
The author highlights the escalating erosion of rights, families being adversely affected, and laws being bent, warning that crucial lines may have already been crossed.
Emphasizing the importance of shining light through the cracks in the system, the author vows to no longer stay silent and commits to documenting the truth.