Ever since ancient times there have been stories told by people of individuals that took a stand against evil and tyranny. They stood for freedom and fought the powers at be to stay free. This common trope survives even to today with epics like Star Wars, Gladiator, The Hunger Games, 1984, Brave New World, V for Vendetta and so on. People recognize the state as villain in these tales but then cheer lead for the state in reality? Why is that?
