There are people in Congress who aren't very bright. In fact, some of them are just plain brain-dead.
Most Americans don't know enough about basic economics to fill out one fortune cookie.
I don't believe in atheists.
Government schools will teach children that government is wonderful.
Politicians are frightened to death of people who actually believe in liberty.
Big-government liberals don't like people with a sense of independence because independent people don't need big government.