I don't see how we can reconcile these two sides of America.
I agree that under some extreme circumstances it is morally right to defy the lawful actions of the state. Gandhi and German saboteurs in WWII come to mind. However, with the insufferable self righteousness of the left today, every issue is Selma and its ALWAYS right to do anything to vindicate what you perceive as the greater good. Its only Cloward-Piven (so) for some of them. For most its their self righteous smug Superior attitude that drives them