If you would like to read all three parts of my analysis of the government's recent (ab)use of power over the private sector you can read them together here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/15276314/The-Ultimate-Risk-of-Government-Influence
I think when you read all three together it really puts the cumulative effects of the government's actions into perspective. I know there is a lot to read but I think it is valuable to really think about what our elected and non-elected officials are doing that may be jeopardizing some of our rights.