Tyranny Wins Again

Tyranny is defined as an "arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power." The United States is a tyranny under even a loose interpretation of that definition.

One way in which America arbitrarily exercises power, and thus demonstrates its tyrannical nature is by detaining citizens to check their identification and reasons for being present somewhere. In Leesburg, Florida for example the federal government recently used military weapons, uniforms, and tactics to restrain citizens trying to enter the Social Security Administration office. Its stated justification for the raid was "detecting the presence of unauthorized persons and potentially disruptive or dangerous activities.” How transparent can you get. No the real reason was a show of force; against law-abiding innocent citizens. The terrorists here are employees of the federal government. Period.

I must admit that this is quite shocking to me. Not because Obama's administration is terrorizing American citizens,many of us expected that, but because citizens are tolerating it. They are peacefully and willingly showing their ID when an armed security force demands it. I won't. I, for one, remember the lessons of World War II. Shoot me, sick the dogs on me, beat me with the butt of your assault rifle but I won't bow to tyrants.

So here is my open invitation to the Department of Homeland Security and all other federal agencies that think they can control my daily movements. Come to Salt Lake City and try setting up a checkpoint. I dare you and warn you it will not end well. You may get away with terrorizing elderly people trying to get federal benefits but you will start a war if you push the citizens of this country much farther.