"All animals are equal. Some animals are more equal than others." George Orwell - 'Animal Farm'

And just which animals were more equal?

"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable" John F. Kennedy

This sort of abuse was one of the underlying causes of the First American Revolution. Similar abuses on the federal level contributed to the unfortunately unsuccessful Second American Revolution (aka 'Civil War').

Those currently in power might want to read the Declaration of Independence and consider their actions in light of my last quote:

"The third time's the charm." old folk saying