The American philosophy is frequently encapsulated as the pursuit of equality in independence, liberty, and justice for all. However, a crucial question arises: Can citizens, compelled to obey legislation they did not consent to, enforced by armed authorities funded through compulsory taxation, genuinely assert to possess independence, liberty, or justice? Do we truly possess independence if we lack the freedom to create new and experimental forms of government? Is liberty authentic if we are not afforded the opportunity to govern ourselves according to our own vision? Does justice prevail when we live in constant fear of inadvertently breaking laws that are so numerous even legal professionals must specialize in specific areas?
The core tenets of the American philosophy advocate equality in independence, liberty, and justice for all. However, if citizens are coerced into obeying legislation without their consent, enforced by armed authorities funded through compulsory taxation, can they genuinely claim to possess independence, liberty, or justice?
Independence is elusive when citizens lack the freedom to establish new and experimental forms of government. Liberty becomes questionable when governance aligns only with prescribed norms, leaving no room for self-determination. Justice loses its meaning when individuals live in perpetual fear of inadvertently violating an overwhelming array of laws, necessitating specialized legal expertise.
Compulsion to adhere to legislation that undermines the best interests of the people, such as being forced to use USD as the sole currency, strips away any semblance of independence. Oppression through legislation erodes the foundation of liberty. Justice becomes unattainable in a society where convoluted legal systems favor only those well-versed in legal intricacies.
Drawing parallels with Thomas Paine's critique of complex governance, our present situation mirrors the confusion and lack of clarity found in England's constitution. Paine's observation that "Absolute governments, though the disgrace of human nature, have this advantage with them, they are simple" contrasts with the intricate and extensive nature of contemporary legislation. This complexity leads to a lack of consensus on causes and cures, akin to every political physician prescribing a different medicine.
In today's reality, the majority of Americans, convinced of their inalienable rights, often find themselves akin to domesticated cattle, unaware of their rights as they are steered toward societal challenges akin to a slaughterhouse—a stark deviation from the principles of a free and independent America.