We are living under the government our ancestors tried to protect us from.
And warned us against. However, as we became more "civilized", we gladly traded our freedom[s] and responsibilities for A bowl of the Government stew of "make us feel secure and provide for our needs and wants". This was not merely a request, it was a demand. We, as a Nation, over the years, traded our freedoms, and responsibilities for the Government stew of "Making one feel secure and giving one what they want".