I think I understand the question as well as the position of the OP and may be tempted to say I agree BUT I don’t like the way it was framed.
I believe whole heartedly that respect for and observance of the rule of law is central to the maintenance of liberty and of a free and just society and therefore unreservedly adhere to it.
I do not, however, believe that our ruling class share that belief but are cynically abusing their power by setting themselves above it. I further believe that, just as our FFs said, this creates a situation where to do as I’m told is in fact DISrepect for the rule of law.
When authorities are unjust, it is the patriot’s responsibility to rebel.
Ps-
I consider the arbiter of justice to be an authority higher than the rulers or the rules themselves, as stated in the DOI and am uncertain where many here would derive such moral authority given their atheism. Happy if they live as practical theists, as there are far too many theists who live as practical atheists…
Last edited by efw; 10/20/21.
