But, on the other hand:
Proverbs 24:11-12 (esv)
Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it, and will he not repay man according to his work?
Our country is unique because at its very foundation is the premise that we as citizens should take over if our government is out of line. There is also the point that many tell us what to do who aren't actually our authority. The constitution and its amendments are the documents for our rule of law, and any laws which conflict with those ideals are null. Also, one way that we effect positive change in our society is by quietly disobeying when it goes against our conscience.