Oppressive Government

A few weeks ago I was having a discussion with a woman about politics. I mentioned that I felt that government was too oppressive. She replied, "I don't think our government is oppressive". I had to wonder what she thought real oppression would feel like.

Here is a quick run-down:

1. Government is in my wallet.
2. Government is in my paycheck.
3. Government is in my employer's HR department.
4. Government is in my glove compartment.
5. Government is in my car's engine compartment.
6. Government is in my steering wheel and door panels.
7. Government controls owns my car's manufacturer.
8. Government is in my gasoline.
9. Government is in my medicine cabinet.
10. Government is in my toilet.
11. Government is in my shampoo.
12. Government is in my washing machine.
13. Government is in my light sockets.
14. Government controls my power company.
15. Government controls my gas company.
16. Government is in my television set.
17. Government controls my television station.
18. Government is in my radio.
19. Government controls my radio station.
20. Government is in my telephone.
21. Government controls my telephone company.
22. Government is in my computer.
23. Government is trying to control my internet.
24. Government is in my liquor cabinet.
25. Government is in my gun cabinet.
26. Government is in my ammo locker.
27. Government is in my air.
28. Government is in my water.
29. Government is in my back yard.
30. Government is in my lawn mower.
31. Government is in my garden supplies.
32. Government is in my food supply.
33. Government is in my grocery store.
34. Government is in my refrigerator.
35. Government is in my pants.
36. Government is trying to control my diet.
37. Government controls my doctor's office.
38. Government controls my hospital.
39. Government controls my medical insurance.
40. Government controls my charities.
41. Government runs my retirement fund.
42. Government controls my parenting.
43. Government is in my kids' school.
44. Government controls my kids' college financing.
45. Government is trying to get into my kids' minds.

From the moment I get up in the morning to the moment I close my eyes at night, practically nothing I use, or touch, or love, is immune from government regulations, mandates and taxes. I can see my liberty diminish by the day. With very few exceptions, only the most trivial decisions are left up to me anymore. After having taken from me all my life, and not being content with spending my kids' future now, they will make sure my kids don't get most of whatever I happen to have left when I die. How is that not oppressive?

There is practically nothing that the government controls or regulates that we do not already have the tools in the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights, to handle on our own.

Send me your suggestions and we'll keep adding them to this list.