Me:
Am I free to assemble a protest of peaceful peers?
Government:
Only with a permit.
Me:
Am I free to travel?
Government:
Only with a passport.
Me:
Am I free to pursue my own ideas of happiness?
Government:
Only within these constraints.
Me:
Am I free to start a business?
Government:
Only with a license.
Me:
Am I free to marry who I wish?
Government:
Only with my consent.
Me:
Am I free?
Government:
I'm legally obligated to say that you are.
Government:
Stop asking so many questions.
