You deffintely have to make a stand no matter how small it may be. If you just let them throw you out without any retort from you all youre doing is becoming an example that they will use to their advantage.

Become a martyr bro, you must realize that this is not a personal war involving you alone. Rally the people and they will follow you.

*pumps fist in the air and thinks of heroic lord of the rings background music*

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