Scaevola Imperfect Liberty: A Defense of Those Rights Endowed by Our

Long ago, tyrants dictated it was their divine right to limit mans freedoms. Born in rebellion against this belief, the United States was established with a modern, enlightened philosophy that mans natural rightssuch as selfdefense, free speech, and libertyare not subject to the whims of government. Thus, the U.S. Constitution was formed, and for the first time in history, the people listed the governments rights. Yet the modern world seems content to surrender the liberties man has gained through millennia of bloodshed, trading it for that familiar, ancient despotism he only recently escaped. In light of history, why?In the Founding Fathers own words, Imperfect Liberty not only presents why free speech, the right to bear arms, and our other natural rights are essential to Americas survival but also reveals why policies like excessive taxation, government debt, and socialism undermine the very liberties they fought to secure. | Scaevola Imperfect Liberty: A Defense of Those Rights Endowed by Our