"When it comes to things concerning safety, security, and law and order, there is no basis for resisting civil power, which has been given the sword so that citizens may live quiet and peaceable lives."
...is very sweeping, given that the government ALWAYS makes the claim it is taking whatever action it is taking for the sake of safety, security law and order. Even when it's not.
I should note that this:
"When it comes to things concerning safety, security, and law and order, there is no basis for resisting civil power, which has been given the sword so that citizens may live quiet and peaceable lives."
...is very sweeping, given that the government ALWAYS makes the claim it is taking whatever action it is taking for the sake of safety, security law and order. Even when it's not.
Thanks, Joel, for highlighting this hypocrisy. The Claremont v. MLK perspectives on this matter are illuminating.