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A palpable infraction of our written charter of government by our rulers, justifies disobedience upon the part of a citizen as much as lawful orders are entitled to loyal compliance.
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Blaine argues that citizens have the right to disobey government orders that violate the constitution, equating disobedience with lawful compliance.
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