There are many books written about the appeal of leftism. It is attractive to anyone one who feels they are in the minority on any issue because it values emotion over pragmatism.

"Vote for us" the left says, "we'll take care of you". Equality of outcome, not equality of opportunity.

Liberals are utopians, promising rainbows and puppies for all.

What many don't understand is the tradeoff for security is freedom.

The shift from individual freedom to total government control has happened many times throughout history.

"The average age of the world's greatest civilizations has been 200 years. These nations have progressed through this sequence: From bondage to spiritual faith; From spiritual faith to great courage; From courage to liberty; From liberty to abundance; From abundance to selfishness; From selfishness to apathy; From apathy to dependence; From dependence back into bondage." Alexander Tytler, 18th century historian.

“History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” Samuel Clemens

Is Arizona the new Colorado? Probably.