We in the United States think we have the freedom to behave as we wish as long as it does not break any laws. But is this true? The government actually controls our behavior in ways most people have not considered.
One way the government controls your behavior is through taxes. It controls your charitable behavior by giving you tax breaks only if you donate to government approved charities. It controls your buying behavior by giving you tax breaks only if you buy certain vehicles, appliances, etc., and sometimes it taxes you more if your buy things they do not want you to buy, such as certain luxury items, and things such as alcohol and tobacco.
The government controls how your think by controlling what is taught in public schools, which influences the behavior of students. Some of these government-educated students then become college professors who teach college students what they have been taught by their government-influenced professors. Then some of these students become teachers and professors and keep propagating the government teachings.
The government controls your behavior by making laws and setting punishments for not obeying the laws. If the government does not think a certain behavior is appropriate, it can make the behavior illegal and punish you for doing it; it can even execute you. Some behaviors are generally accepted by society as being inappropriate, such as larceny, assault, and murder, but the government can outlaw any behavior it deems appropriate.
If you value your freedom, be careful about who you vote into office because—they will be influencing your behavior and that of your children.
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