I try not to be careless with it, because I really believe in obtaining the consent of the governed. From time to time I do fight authority, picking my battles carefully, since not everything is worth a war. I build a case, gather my evidence, and argue it thoughtfully. Every now and again, I'm the one who wins. I fight authority.
Authority always wins.
It's a great song, and I understand why it resonates in us. But we don't have to let it be true. Then again, it could be it's just a great riff. I have been told I overanalyze things sometimes. My Fox column, Observing US is now weekly, usually posted on Wednesday afternoons.