No they didn't. Your ancestors were democRATs. RATs are control freaks.
I'd say the RATs have done a pretty good job of undermining the Constitution and enslaving the American people.
The only way at this point to escape the tyranny will be secession. We are way past the point where there can be a political solution. What thread of protection the Constitution provided has been completely severed. In that scenario I fully expect you and others to be on the side of the central government licking its boots and burning and pillaging in the name of UNION. Grow up and face the facts.