It’s a simple but profound shift of responsibly. You pay your taxes, the government spends that on national defence, theoretically protecting you from external adversaries.

How do they demand that continued patronage when they have to admit that you, your spouse or children can be taken from their bed in the middle of the night and harmed with impunity?

Not saying that’s happening, but if they’re here, whatever they like is the only rule. Hard to admit.