A 2014 study by Princeton University found that America is an oligarchy. Not a democratic republic. As the author of our constitution James Madison said “The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, selfappointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”

https://scholar.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/mgilens/files/gilens_and_page_2014_-testing_theories_of_american_politics.doc.pdf

 I am writing this petition in hopes of uniting our country to truly educate (arm) ourselves about what we all seem to agree upon. The right to be free from tyranny. I want to make it very clear that in no way , shape or form do I wish to affect any gun or weapon laws! As it was said in the second amendment of our constitution "The best defense against tyranny is a well armed populace (population)." However , I believe it is time we acknowledge that in this day and age the best defense against tyranny is education. As in this day and age our populace has little to no chance of defeating any army. If you do believe that the best defense against tyranny is guns , it doesn't mean it should be the only defense against tyranny.

This isn't something that is meant to bring about immediate or radical change. This is something for our children and their children and so forth.This petition is to make congress pass legislation that would require a class that educates our children against ALL forms of tyranny prior to graduation of high school. This would include a voter education class. For example a class that educates people about our political system, it`s parties , what they stand for , their track record and so forth. Furthermore I propose a class that focuses on the forms and methods of tyranny.

This petition has no affiliation with any political party or group. We are in a time where our country seems more polarized year after year. I can't help but noticing one common theme over and over. That is American's seem to be upset and concerned with tyranny. Americans may not agree on how to stop it or what causes it but we all agree we do not want it. So lets educate ourselves about it. If you don't care about it , at least give our kids a chance to be better educated and more prepared than we were. I intend to let all sides and points of views influence the curriculum ( the classes that would be taught ) as this petition becomes legislation. So anyone who signs this doesn't have to worry about supporting the left or the right ( republican or democrat ). All I am asking is that you sign this petition so that we can prepare our kids to be better equipped to run a healthier , more united and functional country than we have today. 

I as an American believe that our country was formed and founded with some core principles. Among the most prevalent and important are democracy , equality and freedom from tyranny. As an American with those beliefs I sign this petition to educate The United States of America against all forms of tyranny. Therefore insisting our congress pass legislation that will require any citizen of the United States of America to pass a course prior to graduation that educates Americans about all forms of tyranny and the methods that have and will be used to achieve it.