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Just a simple statement, merely this:
If, in the course of governance, one must weight the legality of an action against the harm or benefit to those being governed, the righteous course must lead toward the action that will be toward the greater good. If that action is also illegal or immoral, and yet the object and outcome is truly for the greater good, then the action may need to be taken in spite of its illegality or immorality. Yet, the true patriot, one of deep character and in keeping of the spirit of liberty, justice, and the true American principles, must also be willing to turn himself over to the judicial element and stand before the gaze of the people and accept their judgement. For that is the true nature of patriotism. In times of great crisis, it may come to pass that foul deeds must be done. But there must also come a day of reckoning when those deeds are brought to light and those responsible, patriots all they may be, are held accountable.
