That is why most men dread it. We must all be vigilant in its preservation lest we lose it. The fact that we obtained our liberty only through the course of a revolution, in which thousands died in its procurement, is testament to the responsibility we as Americans have to insure it is never lost.
Responsibility is one the greatest challenges any man or woman can face.
To make the challenge greater there is possibility of failure. We dread responsibility because we as Americans forget that Freedom was won, not by a single man, but with the support of a nation. A Nation that believed in the righteousness of Liberty, and stood together in the path of oppression. As individuals the burden of responsibility can be overwhelming and cause us to isolate ourselves from accepting it. In gaining Liberty we have gained Independence, and through that Independence - Freedom, guaranteed to us as outlined within our Constitution.