American History - In 1776 when this nation was founded, the founding fathers knew what we know now: That if our government got too big and was left unchecked by the people, it would become a tyrannical government. They had endured british rule and didn't want history to re

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In 1776 when this nation was founded, the founding fathers knew what we know now: That if our government got too big and was left unchecked by the people, it would become a tyrannical government. They had endured british rule and didn't want history to repeat itself here but ever since this nation was founded, the rich and powerful have tried to rule on the backs of the poor. If you look at our government now, you'll see our founding fathers' greatest fears realized: our government does what it wants and if any of us stand up against it, we end up detained or worse. When world war 2 ended, tyranny was supposed to end and yet it didn't. in fact, before the war started, pro nazi rallies were held in the streets and the government turned a blind eye to it until pearl harbor. Sounds familiar doesnt it? After the war started they locked up thousands of innocent german and japanese citizens because of their fear of the people. Even then they kept tabs on american citizens. After the war ended, in the 50', 60's, and 70's, the fbi, cia and other secret government agencies kept tabs on american citizens because they posed a threat to them. Even now with the war or terrorism, the NSA, CIA, FBI, US Marshals, and other federal and state agencies keep tabs on american citizens not because they are trying to insure the american way of life, but because we are threats to them. They have used and are using the PATRIOT ACT and other laws to take away our freedoms and liberties.

Ed Brown, Elaine Brown, and Reno are innocent people who decided that they should question the government about a law that isn't there. They have tried to exercise their freedoms and the united states marshals have attempted to kill the browns twice. They have apprehended 3 of their friends for no reason and have tortured and threatened to kill them. The media has tried to paint a whole different picture because despite the fact that we are guaranteed a "free press" according to the first admendment, the major media is government controlled. The government is trying every way it can to cease all support for the browns because instead of citizens the government wants submissive drones who will not question anything that they do.

Why do we allow the government to do these things? If we don't stand up to them nobody will. it is up to us to rise up and stand united for our rights. We must tell the government once and for all: YOU WILL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOM!!!!!!!!