America was literally founded on this principle and the federal government as a means to put down rebellion.
themuckrake.com/main/siege
And we have to address the fact that America is designed to protect intentional inequality.
This, and the disgusting systemization of slavery, was an institutional divide.
Until then, our law enforcement is an occupying force designed to put down justifiable rebellion, and it will only get worse.
This nation is failing as a state, and failing states war with their people in the streets.
We have to recognize this.