Here's a philosophical question for you -- I'd be interested in your views.
If the three principal purposes of government are NOT to 1) defend the nation, 2) maintain civil order, and 3) protect private property, then -- why bother even having a government?
The only conceivable answer to this query, in my view, is that anarchy is thoroughly unstable, therefore some sort of government is necessary.
Were I to write a Constitution for a new republic, to be formed at some date in future, I absolutely guarantee you that I should include some sort of provision making assassination of public ''officials'' lawful under controlled circumstances.
Have you seen this thread?