Very well said my friend. I value your opinion because you have experienced censorship first hand unlike many of us. As I have mentioned in my blog, having freedom of speech and using it wisely are rather rare. You are absolutely correct about the great need of a decentralized platform that Steemit fulfills. I am lucky to have you as a friend and that has happened only because of Steemit.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your thoughtful input. Thanks my friend.
Regards,

@vm2904