I'm not sure whether this has resulted from "government's natural tendency to grow at the expense of liberty," or actual efforts by the Left, or both, but clearly the results are the same.
When government begins "granting" rights (entitlements), the people begin thinking that socialism is an American tradition. And then they accept that government, since it is responsible for them, should naturally regulate them.
Did I read somewhere that Hillary is a follower of Gramsci?
NEVER take your eyes off that witch!