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Liberty is a way of life, a philosophy and a culture. That's what we've lost. And so, that's what must first be restored, before the government and the laws can possibly be changed.
You say Liberty must first be restored and I see no way in which it can be anymore. We're riddled to death with numerous, overbearing legislation/laws. A Cray probably can't hold all of the legislation we have today. Until such legislation/laws is repealed then there is no way that Liberty can be restored as that same legislation/laws will still be present to destroy such renewed and restored Liberty of the life and mind at any time.
I'm afraid that, like a suckling infant, too many Americans are unwilling to detach from the government's teat. After living so many years on the government teat too many are afraid to let go of it and find the sustenance of "Liberty" on their own.
In your example I simply see the cart before the horse.

Sayeth philman_36:

In your example I simply see the cart before the horse.

Sayeth sourcery:

"Do not meddle in
the affairs of Wizards,
for they are subtle,
and quick to anger!"

I completely understand and sympathize with your frustration.

But you yourself have stated the fundamental problem: "too many Americans are unwilling to detach from the government's teat." Exactly so. And too many Americans are unwilling to give up the idea that they rightfully have and justly exercise the collective power to violate others' right to Liberty. It is this attitude, belief, political philosophy--whatever you want to call it--that must be changed before any signfificant progress can be made. In a democracy, you first have to convince the electorate to see things your way before you can can change the laws. You have to have the votes.

You can't change the laws before you change the opinions of the lawmakers, and you can't change the opinions of the lawmakers without first changing the opinions of those who elect them.

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