It's probably the most open and public money that has ever existed.
There's no company behind it, no CEO, no marketing team... it's just a protocol for a p2p network.
All the other "cryptos"? Sure, regulate them to death. I don't care. Good luck doing that with Bitcoin though.
And yes banks are private but the money supply is ultimately controlled by the Fed and thus the democratic system is responsible for the money supplies as it appoints the governing body.
the p2p network is free to all, just like handing cash money is free to all.
Individual freedom is not the same thing as democracy, to much individual freedom is ultimately anti democratic. Because this will always favour the rich and powerful.
vs opt in p2p networks.