[Jonathan shifts, expression uncertain as he struggles internally on how to respond. it was against his nature to speak poorly of others, even when they deserved it, but given the current circumstances...]

It would be...unwise of you to have complete faith in the government. They've proven themselves to be occasionally unscrupulous in the past, and if matters came down to it - I wouldn't be surprised if they expected allegiance to them to supersede all others.

[he thinks about those Soviet cities, bombed out of existence for the misdeeds of a handful of residents. it leaves a bitter taste in his mouth, even now.]

There's a great deal of good that this world has to offer, but it would be a lie to say it doesn't also possess those who expect you to mold to their needs. So long as you remember to strive for your own morals first, it's really not as terrible as all that.