Without the consent of the governed government can never be legitimate. This is a foundational principle in the Declaration of Independence - as inspired by the writings of John Locke and Algernon Sydney. #truth #liberty #founders #history #constitution #libertarian #amrev #johnlocke #algernonsidney #libertarian #freedom #quote #quotes #qotd #history #historyinthemaking #decentralize #constitutionalist | Tenth Amendment Center

Citizens cannot withdraw their consent to be governed simply because they disagree with government decisions, as long as those decisions align with the Constitution. However, it is our duty to withdraw consent when the government seeks to destroy the natural law rights of citizens. History shows that even governments founded with the best intentions can be overtaken by immoral men driven by greed and a lust for power. In the face of such immorality, peaceful transitions of power become impossibl