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Well... I wouldn't fetishize compliance with the law. The rule of law is a key pillar of civilization. No doubt about that. There is a time and place to disobey the law, however. When we do so, in my opinion we should EXPECT to be punished, maybe even demand it, and wear that punishment as a badge of honor, assuming the act of civil disobedience fulfilled some higher purpose. The problem with the Dems is that they really don't think laws should apply to them, or to those they like. Now THAT is dangerous.

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Very interesting, Deion, particularly given the source. I wonder how this fits with Catholic teaching about unjust laws? Lincoln's statements here would seem to leave little if any room for civil disobedience. Of course, in relation to laws about murder and rioting, it all makes a great deal of sense! Thank you for sharing.

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