Are we talking about the Nannystates of America? You have the blessed freedom to go to a government office and get a permit to do what you want, after paying appropriate fees. Soon, smokers will need to get a permit to smoke in their own houses.
And people overwhelmingly are coming here, not for freedom, but welfare, free housing, and other freebies if you are lucky - paid for by you. If you are unlucky, they are muslim immigrants, brought in by Senator Brownback, and waiting for the signal to attack the Great Satan and the infidels - (aka YOU).
brought in by Senator Brownback,
Could you give me some sources on that?