Tyranny Is Tyranny

In the spring of 1776, Colonial leaders met at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to voice and deliberate many concerns--including the increasingly tyrannical nature of England. Often, the discussions centered around the notion of equity; more specifically, about the lack of it afforded to the colonists, who were English subjects.

Demonstrating a keen political mind, Abigail Adams borrowed from Locke's ideas of natural and inalienable rights and extended them to include women. In a famous letter to her husband, she implores colonial leaders to "Remember the Ladies." Unfortunately, nearly 150 years would pass before the idea of womens' suffrage became a reality.

Now, in 2008, the natural question becomes "Are We There Yet?" Is political equity a reality for all Americans?

Revolution!

So you're probably familiar with these lyrics from the Beatles:

"You say you want a revolution
Well you know
We'd all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well you know
We'd all want to change the world!"

But, how much do you know about the anatomy of the American Revolution?
Why would loyal English subjects choose to sever the umbilical cord with the Crown?
Here's a great link from "how stuff works" to get you started reviewing.

To bring this discussion full circle, what inspires people to yearn and fight for revolution today--sometimes at great danger to themselves and their families?
What issues--if any--would you consider important enough to fight for change?

...Or, what songs/lyrics do you know that deal with this topic?