Originally, I also wanted this to be the case after I heard it was supposedly the original plan.
But “FIGHT the Empire!” is so much more a call to action than “F*** the Empire!” and I wouldn’t want it any other way now.
Fair! I think the other reason I like the f*** line, besides what I added above, is that Andor (the show, not the individual) has been saying “fight the empire” from episode 1. Through the voices of the characters (including Maarva), the plots, the themes.
I think to really take it to the next level in the finale, to reward our time watching the season, to justify a full-blown revolt & IED explosion, we need to hear something BIG/NEW/CONTROVERSIAL. On a meta-level that is. Just my thoughts.