Once upon a time we weren't afraid of freedom. We embraced it, relished it even. Now, so desperate to remain safe and secure not just in our persons, but in our finances as well, we embrace HOAs, TSA, fees (read more taxes) and give up our personal information willingly (privacy is a cornerstone of liberty). Too many, I think have been handed freedom and never had to fight for it. No one appreciates anything more than something they've had to work for. Sad but true. It's not a right or a left issue. Government, regardless of which party is in the whitehouse, is a necessary evil. The challenge is to remain symbiotic, instead of parasitic. Our own laziness has promoted parasitic growth.