The divide between the left and right is not simply a question of one opinion versus another. America has always a variety of differing political points of view, but up until very recently it was assumed that no matter which side won an election the country as a whole would not suffer irreparable damage. The revolution was fought against a government that had no regard for the people it governed entirely because of that same lack of regard. The Declaration of Independence made clear that the citizens of America would not tolerate tyranny. Life and Liberty originate from the Creator, while it is men who establish governments. The fundamental principle upon which this nation was built is that government exists solely to protect our God given rights, both collectively and as individuals because this is the system we have chosen. It is self evident that for two or more men to be free to exercise their rights, compromise must exist between them. It is the providence of government therefore to establish laws that those who are governed agree are necessary, as well as a system of equitable application and enforcement that is least intrusive upon the public in and of itself.
not for the purpose of restricting the freedoms of the individual, but rather only to The Constitution was drafted by men who were keenly aware of the potential for oppression of dissent by an unrestrained government, but still understood that a strong central government was essential to protect the right to dissent.
http://conservativetribune.com/bill-maher-crossed-ivanka-trump/
http://www.themainewire.com/2017/05/great-divide-lefts-disconnect-middle-america/