Would you rather have your kids...?

I'd say, if you want to make an impact in waking people up in this country to what you have to say then you have to have knowledge on your side first. You probably fit into the Independent/Libertarian points of view. Most people do but don't realize it. I recommend going to the Campaign for Liberty web site and arm yourself with knowledge and then talk to people about it. (in a totally normal tone and temperament of course)