[eno_]

I respect your opinion, but Rome had fewer bureaucrats in Jerusalem than our Leviathan puts on our shoulders.

We live in an age where government operates on its own initiative, for its own purposes. In many ways that is worse than a monarch, and less likely to respond positively to good works.

The agents of our government are occupiers. They, and their families, should be treated as such.

BTW, "monkeywrench" as a compound word is widely used, and clearer, one could argue, than a two-word verb.

[unlearner]

" BTW, 'monkeywrench' as a compound word is widely used, and clearer, one could argue, than a two-word verb."

I stand corrected.

"Rome had fewer bureaucrats in Jerusalem than our Leviathan puts on our shoulders. In many ways that is worse than a monarch... The agents of our government are occupiers. They, and their families, should be treated as such."

Rome was far more abusive than our government. Roman authorities authorized the crucifixion of Christ. They had more unjust laws regarding slavery. They trampled on many human rights. Yet, the command was to submit.

This was written by a man who was wrongfully imprisoned many times. He was wrongfully beaten. And yet he said that God commands submission to authority. Rebellion against government is rebellion against God.

There are times when we must engage in civil disobedience in order to obey the dictates of conscience, but make no mistake, we must also be prepared to suffer the consequences.

Your approach would cause our government to move in the direction of fascism. I wonder if you think your philosophy would work in modern China.

A better approach would be to develop a personal political position that is pro-freedom and then run for office. Instead of complaining about how bad our politicians are, show everyone how to do it the right way.