Analysis Of Thoreau's Unjust Government

Thoreau begins his essay by arguing that the government intervenes too much and it would be better if they were not involved at all. He believes men are too absent minded and do whatever the government says without thinking about their morals. Those who listen and follow the government are not wise and do not trust their conscience. When a government is unjust it represents the people and their actions. How can they give up their rights when the government is not benefiting the people? An unjust government is a disgrace and Thoreau will not stand for it; and to change this the government must be protested. They ignore minorities and do not give them the same advantages as others. How can the United States be free if the government is