We, the token holders, entrust our duly elected witnesses to make decisions on our behalf, and in the best interests of the entire Steem community. Our representatives made the decision to temporarily freeze the SteemIt funds because, despite multiple requests, you would not clarify your intentions or acknowledge prior agreements SteemIt had with the community. All we wanted was clarification from you. Then, like a totalitarian dictator, completely neglecting thousands of Steem voters, you colluded with exchanges to remove our representatives and force in your sock-puppet witnesses (that didn't even run the price feeds and screwed up the operation of the network). You interfered with our democracy and damaged the network at the same time. Your actions go against the fundamental principles of decentralization and democracy. To begin the process of making amends with the community, I would request that you first remove your sock-puppet witnesses and return power to our duly elected witnesses.