Oh I recognize heir power is real not imaginary.  If a majority of the people consent to the way they govern then they have power.  So be it.   I don’t live in fear, they can only kill my body.  My hope is in the Lord which is why I already experience true freedom regardless of the circumstances around me.  The fact that my life is awesome right now doesn’t change my opinion that the government should fear the people more than the people should fear the government. 

 Yes they should.

Experience over the last century or so has taught them they don't need to until people get hungry, even then...