jwells777

If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it; he is obligated to do so. - Thomas Jefferson

So claimed one of the founding fathers and in their time civil disobedience was a viable resistance. Ultimately, this led to a revolution and the birth of a great nation. In today's day and age, has the military and police technology advanced to the point where such an uprising from the people would be virtually impossible? Would a modern revolution have to start from within military ranks? Further, do you think that those who participated in events such as the Boston Tea Party faced equally daunting odds against them as would someone trying to revolt against the U.S. government today?

My feelings are that the such a revolt would have to come from within the military. Despite the right to bear arms, even the organized civilian militia would be no match for the government. I personally feel that this is not necessarily a good thing; though, I certainly could not propose an adequate method for balancing power. Throughout history, I am sure that rising against the ruling powers such as Rome or the British Empire must have been a daunting task, but ultimately, doable. Today, I am not so sure that is a possibility.