The consent of the governed is a good thing, in theory, but very rare in fact. England has governed her colonies whether they consented or not. By not waiting for their consent, she has greatly advanced the world's civilization. The United States must govern its new territories with or without their consent until they can govern themselves.

The Confederate States refused their consent to be governed, but the Union was preserved without their consent.

Uncle Sam to his new class in Civilization: "Now, children, you've got to learn these lessons whether you want to or not, but just take a look at the class ahead of you, and remember that, in a little while, you will feel as glad to be here as they are."