They didn’t bell the cat, they fought against the cat and kicked its ass.
Then, as now, Patriots were in the minority. Most were “Loyalists” in the colonies acquiescing to England and afraid of their power.
Patriots then had about as much chance of winning as we do now against the gargantuan Left. But what patriots counted on then and what Patriots MUST count on today is the helping Hand of the Divine Providence of the Lord God Almighty to win.
And then, as now, there were no guarantees, and every signer of the Declaration of Independence were very aware they may very well be signing their death warrant.
Where is that love for freedom today and willingness to risk lives and fortunes to gain/maintain freedom?
Patriots today face no such threat of death (yet). As then, we are calling for an impossible task, but with a firm faith in Divine Providence. If that’s “belling the cat” so be it.
But try not to be too discouraging to those who are not willing to surrender their precious freedom without a fight (to the death if necessary).