Citizens create governments to protect their rights, then volunteer to give up their rights and swap them for privileges.

Did I say volunteer? Absolutely.

How about cutting hair for a living?

A ten-year-old will tell you that all you need is a sheet, a comb, a pair of scissors and a reputation for a quality job at a fair price.

But no—first you must ask permission for a beautician’s license.

Otherwise you could be fined or even jailed for "practicing without a license."

How do you go about receiving permission?

Easy, fill out an application and sign it.

All you need is a ball point pen.

Does anyone force you to sign?

Not at all. You’re signing of your own free will.

And you’ve got yourself a brand new privilege.

One that can be taxed, regulated or revoked at any time.

And that’s how you convert citizens into slaves, and turn a republic into a national control grid.

One privilege at a time.

Just sign here.

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