How does one know if they are living in a totalitarian society? I doubt if it is just announced on the Evening News. Nevertheless, the people of that society figure it out rather quickly. First, they realize that they are no longer at liberty say what they think. That is a big thing. Do you have things that you want to say but stop yourself for fear that it may not be political correct? What does that even mean? I don't know if there is a handbook put out by the government that says what is or isn't politically correct (although I am not sure). Nevertheless, we sense that something maybe borderline and we don't say it. Although, we still think it. Then how is it that we learn what is PC and what isn't? I would say basically through the educational system, the press (what is left of it) and the media. I will discuss the process of universal educational systems in another post. For it is thought provoking and historic. Historic as well has a long history of meaning that most people do not understand. Historicism will also be explored if future posts. It may seem boring but if you don't understand how these processes are engaging to change your thinking and actions, you won't see how you are being changed to accept a new world order.
So how does one know if they are living in a totalitarian system? The answer is simple: When a people trade freedom for security. When a society will submit to everything as long as they are kept secure. Totalitarian societies can have different ideas for making a perfect world. The National Socialist (Nazis) wanted a beautiful world. The Russian Communists wanted a perfectly equal world. America wants a perfectly safe world. Terror and violence are only necessary on the way to achieving their goals. The more perfect the total system is, the less force is necessary. But are we willing to give up all our rights and freedoms to be safe? That is a question that so far we are still free to ask. Are you willing? It is such questions as this that reminds us of the words of Patrick Henry:
"They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance, by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations; and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
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