<P> For his rule was not only absolute: it was also universal . </P> <P> "And the stars obey you?" </P> <P> "Certainly they do", the king said . "They obey instantly . I do not permit insubordination ." </P> <P> "I should like to see a sunset...Do me that kindness...Order the sun to set ..." </P>

An example of civil disobedience as a form political participation is