One of the problems with tyranny is that it increases.

Americans born today think torture, kill lists, groping, and wiretapping are perfectly acceptable.

There was a time when you didn't need a driver license. Later driver licenses were required. Driver licenses then needed a photo. Later you needed a written exam. A driving test was then required. Later you needed a medical test. A car inspection was required. Later you needed liability insurance. Driver license fees increased and fingerprints were required. Soon DNA samples, microchip implants, and vaccines will be needed to get a license.

Tyranny, characterized by absolute power and the suppression of individual rights, has a pernicious tendency to escalate over time. The individuals born in the present era perceive practices like torture, kill lists, groping, and wiretapping as acceptable. Historically, obtaining a driver's license was a relatively simple process, devoid of stringent requirements. However, over time, the process has become increasingly burdensome and restrictive. Initially, a driver's license was issued without the need for exams, photos, or medical evaluations. Subsequently, written exams and driving tests became mandatory, followed by medical tests and car inspections. Liability insurance became a requirement, fees escalated, and fingerprints were incorporated into the licensing process. As technology advances, it is plausible that DNA samples, microchip implants, and vaccinations may become necessary for obtaining a driver's license. This escalating pattern of requirements serves as a stark reminder of the insidious nature of tyranny. It begins with seemingly innocuous measures that gradually morph into oppressive and invasive policies. It is imperative to remain vigilant and challenge any encroachment on our liberties, however minor it may appear. Only through collective resistance can we safeguard our fundamental rights and prevent the further erosion of our freedoms.