Fortunately for the USA, law and order above all did not carry the day at other [key] times in it's history.
Otherwise, the head of state today would be Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Come to think of it, given the remarkable American enthusiasm for the British Royal Family, it may have some merit.
Never criticize anyone until you've walked several kilometres in their shoes.
Because
1. You're now several kilometres away; and
2. You've got their shoes.