I hate the centralized banking system and I believe that it has enslaved us all.  I love the idea of cryptos disrupted this paradigm is a very real way, BUT I am investing in cryptos NOT because of my beliefs, but rather the once in a lifetime ROI opportunity.

Yes Ripple is a tool of the Devil (the banks), and the Devil is looking to prevent disruption of its power.  The truth is, none of us know this is going to play out when governments start to try to protect their masters.  If governments start to crack down on cryptos, the banks are going to have their baby coins that they will lobby to be legal.  I see investing in Ripple as a hedge, in cause the bank start to win.  Cynical, yes.  But I'm in this for the ROI not the principles.