Is the U.S. still 'the land of the free' today?

Because I have the feeling it isn't....not anymore anyways, or is it? (I'm Belgian so tell me)

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bcvegas4u, you are right. I need to remember to NOT call them leaders, so thank you for that. Our government is supposed to be "of the people, by the people, and for the people." Professional politicians were ever intended to be part of that, but that's what we have today.

And has anyone ever noticed how so many of our elected representatives, who have never held any job outside of government, are quite wealthy? How did that happen? Does anyone know?