The message given by the President in the State of the Union address on January 20, 2015, stands in stark contrast to the declaration made in 1776 -

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

Notably, Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, gave an address entitled 'Free Forever, to Act for Themselves' this past October. 

"It is God’s will that we be free men and women enabled to rise to our full potential both temporally and spiritually" 

The yearning for freedom is planted deep in every human heart.  It is worth seeking after, it is worth standing up for, it is worth protecting.


Below are some links from wise men encouraging us to act for freedom. 

Ezra Taft Benson  - A Message of Warning and Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgNZ0aTKQAo&list=PLVec8_G3wYruGbgY5K8yuu0Km2b9nihqs&index=1

Thomas S. Monson - Dare to Stand Alone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIFiBtIn7xM

I encourage you to SEEK, STAND, and PROTECT the freedom  that comes from God.