I don't think there's anything noble about throwing away millions of dollars (compounding interest when you invest the extra salary) because you're on a single-minded pursuit of a political cult in the name of a company.

You tipped your hand with the 'damaging democracy' phrase, which boils down to "my political opponents are allowed to speak on the platform". In pursuit of your quest to destroy the freedom of expression for your political opponents, you severely damage your retirement (in my opinion, deservedly).