"The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground."

Thomas Jefferson said this in 1788.

Agreeing with this gentleman, I would say that we either try to rein in the government from within it, by having people elected to positions of decision making; or we take up arms and fight openly against government.

As long as it is possible, I go with the former. The latter should be used once all other means have been used.

What's not valid is to complain and not do anything about it. That's whinning!

Same for those who believe going to far away places will give them liberty. That's hiding from reality.

Jefferson also spoke about "eternal vigilance". Let comply with his teachings!!!

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