The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility
Jonathan MayhewNot to discontinue our allegiance, in this case, would be to join with the sovereign in promoting the slavery and misery of that society, the welfare of which, we ourselves, as well as our sovereign, are indispensably obliged to secure and promote, as far as in us lies.
Jonathan Mayhew