“ But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with. ”
The apostle enters upon his subject thus - Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers; for there is no power but of God: the powers that be, are ordained of God.
~ Jonathan Mayhew
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.
The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility.
