Evan I think you clearly articulate the world view of those who believe that government has the responsibility to provide for our needs and protect us from evil. I am guessing there are untold millions who share that view, and I agree they are not interested in hearing the truth that no government has ever been able to do either one.
How do we make our case to people who expect to be taken care of from cradle to grave? I think we have to be honest enough to explain that history shows this has never worked. We have to help them see that those who would take our liberty are either unknowing or interested in advancing their own power and position. We need to help them see that while liberty comes at a very high price, it is a real bargain compared to the cost of putting our lives in the hands of government.
I'm not saying that my liberty is more important than your safety. I'm saying that without liberty you have no safety. I understand that may not resonate with Feinstein, Pelosi, Bloomberg, and others. They're not our target audience. It is the millions of undecided Americans who are not afraid of the truth, but need to hear it from someone they trust. This battle will be won or lost by in our backyards, neighborhoods and polling places, not by marches in my view.
How do we make our case to people who expect to be taken care of from cradle to grave? I think we have to be honest enough to explain that history shows this has never worked. We have to help them see that those who would take our liberty are either unknowing or interested in advancing their own power and position. We need to help them see that while liberty comes at a very high price, it is a real bargain compared to the cost of putting our lives in the hands of government.
I'm not saying that my liberty is more important than your safety. I'm saying that without liberty you have no safety. I understand that may not resonate with Feinstein, Pelosi, Bloomberg, and others. They're not our target audience. It is the millions of undecided Americans who are not afraid of the truth, but need to hear it from someone they trust. This battle will be won or lost by in our backyards, neighborhoods and polling places, not by marches in my view.