Anon,

In a world where the state must exist (please do not bring up worlds where they don’t), the ideal structure is one where individuals feel responsible for the actions of the state. The Nuremberg trials are a great example of individual responsibility asserting dominance over State force. “I was following orders” doesn’t work, nor should it.

You could adopt civic responsibility and have voluntary actions with the state, but you have already admitted to not doing so. This choice has left everyone else to govern. Sacrifice your own freedom to preserve others and your own, this is the only way.

The State being run by those that despise its existence is the ideal balance. Please let me know when you decide to get civically involved, you will have my support.