In 1910, it was illegal for women to vote.
In 1920, it was illegal for men to buy beer.
In the 1930's, gold was illegal to own ($100 limit).
In the 1940's, our military was racially segregated and the government mandated at gunpoint how many ounces of sugar you could have in your pantry.
In the 1950's, Blacks were being beaten by policemen, hosed by firemen, bitten by sheriffs' dogs, as well as prevented from even *registering* to vote by Jim Crow laws.
In the 1960's, it was *legal* to pay women less than men for the same job.
In the 1970's, it was illegal to drive more than 55 miles per hour.
In the 1980's, it was illegal to use the Internet for profit.
In the 1990's, it was illegal in most states to carry a concealed handgun.
Up until 2004, it was illegal to have a folding stock, flash hider, and 30 round clip in your assault rifle.
Today, none of those restrictions on our freedom apply.