The Shays insurgents claimed they were fighting for liberty as they did in the Revolution while the governor and other political leaders saw it as tyranny. The political leaders saw this as a threat to government and to the security of life and liberty. Additionally, there were former veterans fighting on both sides. Thomas Jefferson, while away in France, thought that "a little rebellion now and then is a good thing". He thought it was necessary for the health of the government. (Actual answer)
Aristocracy is the form of government (politeia) advocated in Plato's Republic. This regime is ruled by a philosopher king, and thus is grounded on wisdom and reason.
