When I think of freedom, I think of being able to do whatever I want, whenever I want without repercussions. The dictionary has many definitions such as:

1. 1. exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc.
   
2. 2. the power to determine action without restraint.
   
3. 3. political or national independence.
   
4. 4. personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery:
   

We are constantly reminded that we have "freedom" here in the United States, but do we really? Because we have a government, aren't we already breaking definition #1 and 2?

Almost every action we have in America is dictated by the government. It's nice that we get to vote, but really, we are deciding what lying, egotistical dummy should be making stupid rules for us to follow. Why do I have to wear my seatbelt if I don't want to? Why can't I speed if I like? Why do I have to pay taxes? Because somebody made rules to say otherwise. Where's my freedom?

Even in America, we aren't free. Every day, more and more rules are created to tighten the leash. Is this what our founding fathers anticipated? I would certainly hope not. We live in a country that wants to cater to every person's political/religious/personal belief, and ends up catering to no one but themselves. But, we follow along like sheep because we don't have any power. The best we can do is elect a different dummy.