And where did they get that power from? Government. Either biddable legislators or activist judges. Neither of which should have had that power to begin with.
That right there is the entirety of my point. Never give the Fedgov power that you would want used against you. EVER. It WILL be used against you.
This simple fact of logic is how people like me get labeled "anarchist" and derided as "supporting" these various agendas.
We need government to help keep some form of order, to provide that sense of group membership that allows us to act as a Nation. It keeps groups and individuals both from running rough-shod over their neighbors Rights.
But this has limits. The Founders knew this and tried their best. From the state of things today, this wasn't enough... but it is fixable.
Amen. Why people cannot comprehend the logic in your post is beyond me. And newer people around here might be surprised to learn that the ideological tenor around here was very different when Billy Jeff was calling the shots. Everyone was all for limited governmental power when the Dems were in control.
Wise words.
I remember telling people not to give Bush (W) any power you wouldn't want Hillary to have.