Indeed, this is the only way to move towards a better and brighter future. However, I think this statement is largely misunderstood by many. It is strictly saying, if Americans don't rise up and refresh the tree of liberty, the government will continue to gain power, and the people will become more and more complacent. More and more liberty will be taken from the people, until none remain. We, the people are to remain free, and in charge of our own destinies, and not to rely on a government to make the changes. We have the power, not the government. They have only that which we give them.