The author seems almost defeated ("I decided I couldn't run..") but also has a more ethical tone, saying his freedom wasn't worth anything if the city was still under DHS and his friends were still locked up and that his freedom wasn't as important as a free country.
The answer would be true! :)
"<span>Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind."</span>
1. I watched the balloon rise in the air.
2. I will raise my balloon up too.
