The major question that Thoreaus paper Civil Disobedience brings about is whether or not the government should be a very involved government or if it should stand by and let people live their lives and allow it to just set up general rules? Thoreau believes that the government is just there to guide us but should not be very involved. Thoreau sees a moral distinction between failing to prevent an injustice and actually causing an injustice. All that can be asked of a person is that he does not cause injustice to others. Once this requirement is fulfilled, each individual should decide for himself what to do with his life. This distinction is rooted in Thoreau's belief that individuals should look inward for how they should live their lives. A person's primary duty is to be true to himself--to act with integrity and to pursue personal moral goals. Thoreau states Government at best is but an expedient and in this context the word expedient means inclined towards methods or means that are advantageous rather than fair or just. Thoreau believes the government at its best is improper or immoral, but convenient. All governments can be, in a sense, immoral, but its usually a more convenient and practical way to do things. For instance, the government legalizes abortion, although many people think its immoral, because its an easier way out of having a child that is not wanted. According to Thoreau, the government makes laws just to make everyone's life easier rather than making laws that everyone knows are right and just. Thoreau really did not want much government involvement while Jefferson thought the people should choose their government. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence as a statement of the United States independence, and as a means to express discontent with injustices promoted by King George. Henry David Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience as a commentary expressing his objection to the United States government. Tho