That is not how it is supposed to work in the US.

There are historical precedents though:

>1798

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_and_Sedition_Acts

>1918

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedition_Act_of_1918

>>notably speech and the expression of opinion that cast the government or the war effort in a negative light or interfered with the sale of government bonds

You are describing the inability for dissent as normal. In fact, it's considered an international human right. Despite it also being in our constitution, the Trump Administration's actions resemble your comment closely.

I don't disagree. It's where we've ended up, and I don't see any viable solutions to the problem.

Arguably, this is part of the intent. It’s important to see through/past it even if for nothing else than your own personal sanity. Personally, I have found a lot of comfort in local protests; There are a lot of people who really don’t want this regime to stick around.