We Are Now the Tyranny Our Forefathers Fought Against: A Revealing Perspective

America reveals a startling paradox: many of the very principles our forefathers fought against are now prevalent in our society. Here are some ways in which we have become the tyranny they sought to escape.

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We Are Now the Tyranny Our Forefathers Fought Against: A Revealing Perspective

As Americans, we celebrate our nation’s origins, cherishing the principles of liberty, democracy, and justice that our forefathers enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Yet, a critical look at contemporary America reveals a startling paradox: many of the very principles our forefathers fought against are now prevalent in our society.

Here are some ways in which we have become the tyranny they sought to escape, viewed through a revealing lens.

1. Government Overreach and Infringement on Civil Liberties

One of the primary grievances of the American colonists was the overreach of the British government.