Operation Payback/ Avenge Assange

I've been following closely the news articles being released about "the hacker organization Anonymous" and it's efforts to attack the enimies of Piracy and Freedom, but I don't understand why more isn't happening.  DDoS attacks are cool and all, but why aren't the scary hackers hacking?  Why can't every Channer have information that would actually cripple these banks?  Right now we are chilling in our basement, using only a few of the tools available to fight with.  Can't more be done?  Assange is under house arrest now, awaiting deliberation as to whether or not he will be extradited to Sweden.  What happens if Assange dissappears?  If Wikileaks is no longer able to fight, what then?  Who will lead the fight against secrecy and corruption?  And I guess my most important question would have to be this:  What can I do to help?  What can I do that would help change the world?

The world sickens me.
All I see.
All I hear.
All I feel.
We are losing freedom.
Those in power, wish to keep it.
The computer age is the dawn of a complete surveillance society.
Remember the book 1984?
It can happen much quicker than you think.
That is why I decided I will help.
Someone, Contact me.