Here's the "kicker".... under our form of Government the Majority rules. (Yes, the majority IS expected to compromise with the minority for the sake of peace and tranquility.... but compromise in our Government has devolved into, no quarter - no prisoners.)
Once the Majority is convinced that whatever odious "agenda" offered by the "Elected Nobility" is right for them.... (Often expressed in concerns for "What's in it for me?"), then that is the way it shall be.... unless one prescribes open rebellion to the tyranny of the majority. (I'm not a proponent of that approach..... VERY messy.)
Unfortunately, the Government has become ever so adept at seducing certain segments of our society to their "cause", often by division, demonizing of other "segments", the promise of a "Worker's paradise" and the usual tricks utilized by would be dictators to gather support..... it is generally the undereducated that are most susceptable to this approach.
The bottom line is..... whatever the Government can come up with that the majority will support, is exactly what will be, barring civil war. Unfortunately, history teaches us that most often "fundamental changes" to an otherwise prosperous society does not generally lead to greener pastures. (.... and usually the ex post facto realization that the Government really doesn't have the best interests of the Proles at heart. Only the interests of the "Vlasti" counts by then. Too late to do anything about.)
I could cry tears of "loss" of our way of life..... but, I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that the "future" is dependent on those who are gong to have to live in it. You are making our own future, I hope you have a good appetite for it, 'cause the taste is going to sour in your collective mouths.
GG
Fanatics of any sort are dangerous! -GG-
Which part of "... shall NOT be infringed..." confuses you?
Well now, aren't WE a pair, Raggedy Man? (Thunderdome)