In his seminal work “Liberty and Tyranny,” Mark Levin draws upon Alexis de Tocqueville’s profound insight into the concept of “soft tyranny.” This nuanced term describes a subtle form of governmental oppression where seemingly benevolent policies and compassionate rhetoric mask an underlying system of control and diminished individual freedoms.

Despite seeming far-fetched or unimaginable, such occurrences are surprisingly frequent. What motivates a government to pursue such unconventional actions?

Deceit breeds power, and unchecked power inevitably descends into oppression, corrupting the very foundations of justice and human dignity.

Tocqueville likely drew from his direct observations, capturing the essence of a lived experience that requires no further elaboration for those who have personally witnessed it.