People Shouldn't Fear Their Government, but Governments Shouldn't Fear Their People
13 January 2026 • by Bob • Politics, Opinion
An ever-increasing number of naïve young people have posted the following meme to social media, which sadly illustrates just how far out of touch many of these young people are with the world of today.
No, governments should not be afraid of their people, for that is either insurrection or anarchy, which was the ultimate goal of the primary characters within the story from which this ill-conceived meme was created.
Neither should people fear their government, though a current generation of young people who have never had to face any form of genuine adversity are being manipulated into fearing their government through cleverly constructed, emotionally charged, media-driven propaganda.
Contrary to this meme's implications, civilizations should consist of people who observe what their name implies, which is "civility." When you espouse any point of view that infers otherwise, you are actively contributing to the downfall of society.