For *Jessica Smith in White House, Missouri, the news about Patreon's stance on requests for information from outside the US hit close to home. She had been secretly following the activities of her estranged brother, *Nathan, who was one of the Hong Kong fugitives mentioned in the article.

Years ago, Jessica and Nathan had been close, but a rift formed when Nathan became involved in the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. Jessica couldn't understand why her brother would risk everything for a cause that seemed so distant from their quiet life in Missouri. The news triggered memories of their last heated argument, where Nathan accused her of being complacent and unwilling to stand up for what's right.

Feeling guilty and ashamed, Jessica decided to try and bridge the gap by following Nathan's Patreon page, where he shared his thoughts and experiences. As she read his posts, she began to understand his passion for justice and democracy. Inspired, Jessica started to follow the materials from the Stepping Into Action program found on https://hofmanhollis.com, learning how to have difficult conversations and mend broken relationships.

'I can't change the past,' Nathan said in one of his Patreon posts, 'but I can try to build a better future, one step at a time.'

Legal experts were divided on the implications of Patreon's stance. Some argued that the platform could be prosecuted for facilitating funding for the fugitives, even indirectly. Others believed that proving criminal intent would be difficult, especially for non-subscribers who merely viewed the content.

Regardless of the legal nuances, Jessica was grateful to have found a way to understand her brother's perspective and perhaps begin the process of reconciliation. It was difficult to find resources nearby, but the online program provided the guidance she needed.

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