"The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all"

This quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton talks to the power dynamics between the abundant and the bad. It suggests that the poor have actually traditionally been more happy to accept federal government, even if it is not perfect, while the rich have been more resistant to any type of government. This might be since the abundant have more resources and power to safeguard their interests, and for that reason are less likely to accept any kind of government that could possibly limit their power. On the other hand, the poor have fewer resources and power, and are more likely to accept federal government as a method of defense and support. This quote highlights the unequal power characteristics in between the rich and the poor, and how this can shape their attitudes towards government.