We didn’t know about COINTELPRO back then, or the extent of the surveillance, but we definitely knew we were being watched. I don’t regret anything. The only difference now is that we’ve seen what this country did to our friends who weren’t as lucky—who didn’t have, as you say, the same privilege. So we want you to understand the choices you’re making. And there are ways to do it that are smarter, aren’t so confrontational, and are no less radical or effective.”
