“The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground”
— Thomas Jefferson
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Simplified Meaning:
Over time, freedom tends to shrink as government control increases. This means that without constant effort to protect their rights, people can gradually lose their personal freedoms. Imagine a neighborhood where there were no rules about what color you can paint your house. Over time, new rules start appearing, like restrictions on colors or decorations, and slowly, homeowners have less choice. In a similar way, if citizens don't watch out, governments can slowly start to make more rules and laws, limiting what people can do. Staying alert and involved in politics helps to keep a balance, ensuring that personal freedoms are preserved and government power does not become too strong.
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