is this a good summary by Chat GPT:

"The summarized version of "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau is as follows:

Thoreau argues that the best government is the one that governs least and suggests that the ideal government is one that doesn't govern at all. He criticizes the inefficiency and abuse of power by governments, comparing them to standing armies. Thoreau believes that the American government is losing its integrity and questions its ability to fulfill its purpose. He emphasizes the importance of individual conscience and suggests that people should prioritize doing what is morally right over blindly obeying the law. Thoreau criticizes the government's involvement in slavery and the Mexican war, asserting that people have the right to resist an unjust government. He concludes by urging individuals to act with integrity and not to rely on the government for necessary reforms."

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I agree with all that he said, but... He would be dead the next day.

Thanks for the interpretation. Edward always finds things that make no sense and you need a dictionary to understand what he's writing about. I get it now. However for me personally I want to respect and understand our Government and obey and be on the good side of the law but the Bullies and abusive law enforcement officers under FBI/CIA make it impossible for a good citizen to be on the good side. Imagine the old days when they used to beat citizens in the streets by getting out of their transport and practice exercise by walking themselves. Like pushing a woman in poverty in the dirt and telling her she will never be one of them. Never get to the palace of the White House. Nowadays they change the law and you have to research the information yourself. And they accuse you of breaking a law that you didn't even know existed. Nowadays they physically drive by you 24/7. Your body is broken Your vision losing sight.. until eventually there is nothing left for you but forever slavery.