> Calling upon government services and voting isn't a show of faith in the government, it's just a matter of practicality. Intelligent people can disagree on t

> Calling upon government services and voting isn't a show of faith in the government, it's just a matter of practicality. Intelligent people can disagree on the ideal way to transition from our present system to a more preferable solution - but your statement isn't absolutely true. Voting does demonstrate a faith in the government. That faith may only be that the present system allows for a transition through the mechanism of majority rule, but it is faith none the less. As far as police interactions, I chose my examples carefully - they demonstrate a belief in the state beyond practical needs such as insurance claims.