Adventurous1,
I don't think you are being crucified for what you have discovered, researched and are currently doing, to avoid paying Federal income tax. And I think you made some very good points (I will take them at face value for now).
It's just quite a shock initially on what you have been explaining to us.
Yes, we are members of the tax paying herd via income taxes towards an insurmountable national debt.... we're pretty much ineffective these days to really influence and turn back off of the wrong path that our politicians have taken us
Kudo's to you for finding this little financial respite and rebellion against the Fed. As it may enhance your personal financial freedoms; in the grand scheme of things.... you are still going to be circling the toilet bowl with the rest of us.