That's the sad truth. And sadder yet is the probability that there are not enough people aware enough or who even care enough to reverse the damage. And if that be true, we have surrendered the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and can only read about what once was on the remains of a barely legible ancient refrain scribbled an old parchment stained with patriot's blood. :(
Only 10% fought against the Crown in 1776. We CAN do it again.