It is true that taking the freedom to think and act without asking permission is a way of not giving up power over oneself to others. This may mean that you are considered a criminal, either because of laws that have been passed out there or because of rules that are considered set in a system. Acting freely also means exposing oneself to risk and being able to expect some consequences. In order not to completely deprive oneself of one's ability to act, I think it is wise not to get involved in "me against the others" matters.

I admit that it takes some courage and self-knowledge to practise such free action and not ask for permission or demand a solution coming from above. However, the habit is deeply ingrained, I would think and agree with you. I find it a difficult task to always know and recognise where and how I can walk the tightrope without falling. There are situations in life where I am weak and others where I am not.

A situation stands and falls with how much trust I have in myself and my fellow human beings and where it is my mistrust and anger that wins.

Besides what you call yapping, there are also provocations and other forms of expression (despair, sadness), and so on. All this may be merged in my perception and I may dismiss it as "nonsense". I leave the space for my own error here and would conclude by saying that everyone probably takes on a certain role that involves an important learning experience just for their life situation. I would not want to deny anyone the potential to develop in this because, for example, someone takes up a position that is clearly visible to the outside world or, for my part, try to react to this person with too much pressure.

One could see all this struggle as a birthing act. The debates, the fights, the clashing encounters. I am certain, all involved will take some learning out if it.

I like your tool analogy, speaking in pictures says it often better.