"What, exactly, is wrong with being unwilling to accept the death of freedom without a fight? "Except that B.A. Conservative is going to run, not fight ..."I will simply leave and find another country."
If B.A. Conservative and his ilk truly believe that it is as bad as they believe it is, then they should either continue to struggle within the system to elect (..and note that I say "elect" ... that leaves the Libertarian Party out of the picture), carry out the above-mentioned promise, or take up arms and fight for their lost rights.
In the end, I would be willing to bet money that he (and the rest of the no-compromise conservatives) does none of the above ... but simply remains here and continues to complain. If he asks nicely, I'm sure that someone will give him some cheese to have with his whine.
I don't see how electing someone you believe will erode more rights is going to do anything to help you get them back. B. A. Conservative seems to believe that many, if not most, Republicans are willing to erode some rights in order to keep votes or promote their agendas. As for leaving . . . Do you condemn all who have immigrated to the United States for not standing up for their rights?
Are you saying that in a heavily Democratic area a vote for a Republican is a wasted, useless vote? They have no chance to be elected. Third parties in America traditionally serve the purpose of refocusing the two major parties. What support is drawn by third parties tells the Republicans and/or the Democrats what changes they need to make to their platform in order to attract those voters.
"Freedom is not the natural state of man, merely the perfect one."