Excellent points, Danette, and this reflects the difference in consciousness — and a person’s or culture’s endorsement, or not, of same — that I see mirrored in the world, across a spectrum of topics. Your response to Geoff McCabe’s comment points out such a case in the American vs. S.E. Asia cultures, and like all other choices, has consequences. While I agree with McCabe’s assertion that mainstream adoption will be impacted by the demands of this decentralized system, I also hugely endorse the urge for everyone to take the reins of their lives into their own hands. Some are just more familiar with that choice than others…