This makes our original purpose more important than ever. All humans must eventually transcend. Ascention can only be achieved through Enlightenment. Enlightenment can only be achieved through free thought. Tyranny precludes free thought.
Democracy precludes tyranny.
Therefore, democracy must be protected. The Father of democracy is the United States of America. Therefore, the United States must be protected. The greatest threat is those who would corrupt the system from within. Therefore, the corruptors must be stopped.