We have lost a lot of freedoms since the 70s.

Helmet laws.

Seatbelt laws.

Bottle deposits.

"Using plastic bags will save the trees." -> No sale of plastic bags as they pollute the environment.

Mandatory Car Insurance.

Mandatory Health Insurance.

Can't smoke anywhere. (You used to be able to light up a cigarette in the Hospital; or at the least it's smoking room).

ID needed for intracity travel; bus/train/airplane. All you used to need was a valid ticket to travel within the United States.

Air travel requires full searches/scans. (Security "theater")

Many financial transactions are reported to the IRS.

Drinking age used to be 18 in many states. Changed federally in the 80s to 21.

etc. etc.