this will provide an opportunity to think, which isn't a widespread activity, but you may wish to investigate your thoughts about the origin of freedom;

A lot of people misunderstand the nature of their rights. The source.
To the Founders, an understanding of NATURAL RIGHTS was essential. These rights pre-exist any government or document or decree.
They knew that when the people view understand their rights as a birthright rather than a gift from government, they’re much more likely to ignore government attempts to restrict or end them.

Thomas Jefferson put it this way:..........http://patriotrising.com/fact-rights-are-not-gifts-from-government/