And the point of my comment is that those given authority frequently do stupid, destructive things with it, and I believe in reducing the number of stupid, dest

And the point of my comment is that those given authority frequently do stupid, destructive things with it, and I believe in reducing the number of stupid, destructive things that happen. You appear to believe that authority deserves deference simply because people call it 'authority'. I don't. There exist legitimate and illegitimate forms. The illegitimate forms are dangerous, and sometimes stupid, and deserve to be opposed. And who decides? I do. I am arrogant enough to believe individuals don't need those in authority to make moral judgements for them.