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Why may not one violently
resist the action of lawful
officers – or the execution of a
bad law – or what he esteems an
unrighteous edict? ~

Bec. [Because] it lodges power in wrong hands, &
would overthrow all order.
Condemnation would come.

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III What should the ruled
be careful to do?

1 Select worthy & comp [competent] men.

2 Render them officially prompt
& hearty obedience.