What I've learned from those close to me that I've discoursed with is that there is a real fear by people. Not just the pop culture fear we hear about every 4 years or when budgets need to be increased, but the inherent fear of pain or death. Especially when it concerns family. These are the shackles we have to fight against, and it's always been anarchists who are left standing when the best laid plans of government inevitably fail.

May I ask what state you're in, if you're in the US, that is?