In order for society to continue to prosper and democracy be able to flourish there is one key element that must always be there: Freedom. Without freedom the following things happen:
1. There will not be a free exchange of ideas.
2. Without a free exchange of ideas the government can take control.
3. When the government takes control people and businesses are told what they can and can’t do.
4. When the government gets this powerful and people are not vigilant in protecting their freedom all kinds of bad things can happen.
Not only will businesses from merchant services companies to manufacturing companies begin to sputter and fail but religious liberty and freedom of thought will begin to be curtailed. When this happens virtually nothing is strong enough to stop the power of government. Here a great video about Sustainable Freedom by Dr. Os Guinness that speaks to this fact that explains how it all fits together.
