It was more free when I was young, but it hasn't been truly free since before John Adams and his Alien and Sedition Acts, and freedom will never return via the ballot box. Americans of today, due to woefully lacking education, don't appreciate the inevitability of tyranny in today's socialist society. Giving Republicans total control was supposed to be our road back, but it just proved that power corrupts absolutely.
When things go to hell to the degree necessary to rekindle the spirit of the 1770's, I'll be ready, Until then, it's just entertainment.
Since WHEN did both Houses and the President have control over what morons on the local level do vis-a-vis smoking bans?
This city Council is filled with GOPERS, is it? Wanna bet?