You still need to support your position. You haven't, because you can't. You just keep repeating your flawed premise.
an engaged individual would only remain independent for such reasons as I have stated.
"Only"? Prove it. Give evidence, examples, and facts.
I seriously doubt you can because your assertion is false and indefensible.
No, your assertions are false and indefensible. You have not supported your position, most likely because you can't. You just keep stating the same falsehoods repeatedly.
Don't be irrational - cite data, illustrations, and circumstances.