[Modernman]

Not being in a position of authority gives you exactly zero credentials to question authority.

That's kind of a dangerous statement. Taken to its logical conclusion, it means that the average American has no right to challenge their leaders.

[been_lurking]

The "average" citizen is in a position of authority. They are parents, or bosses etc... and have some understanding of the link between authority and responsibility. But I will grant you that we have many adult "citizens" with no more understanding of these concepts than a four year old child.

As for those citizens that have no practical experience with the concepts of "responsibility" and "authority" -- no, they should not have any right to "question" authority, any more than a four year old child's right to question his/her parents.