Read the passage from “civil disobedience.” this american government—what is it but a tradition. . it is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves; and, if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split. why does thoreau compare the american government to a wooden gun? a. to indicate that it is likely to burn to the ground b. to indicate that it can harm others easily c.  to indicate that it is a part of nature d. to indicate that it has only the appearance of power