You raise a point that cuts to the heart of the issue.
Do you believe that the American people are no longer capable of self-government? If so, what choices are left?
Therein lies the rub. Far too many Americans are so woefully ignorant of the history of our Republic -- much less, the world history of governments and tyrants -- to appreciate what is at stake here ... and are perfectly willing to be "taken care of" by seemingly "benevolent leaders" (Ref.: "Escape from Freedom" by Erich Fromm, 1941; 11 bucks at Amazon; 3 bucks on Kindle) Cheers!