The American heritage was one of individual liberty, personal responsibility and freedom from government : Unfortunately : that heritage has been lost. Americans no longer have the freedom to direct their own lives : Today, it is the government that is free - free to do whatever it wants. There is no subject, no issue, no matter : that is not subject to legislation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- American freedom has been replaced by government control over daily life.
- In plain terms
- The government now decides more than individuals do.
- What can you take from it?
- Guard personal autonomy against state expansion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a free society?
- How much authority is too much?
Another view
Government regulation is often necessary for public safety and order.
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