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This is understandable position to have even while sober. Morality and law are not the same things. Following morals (ideals that allow humanity to prosper and be happy) makes you a good person, following law (written by people in power to keep that power and control less powerful people) just makes you obedient.
I consider myself a lawful person. I hold myself to a strict adherence to written laws, even when it inconveniences me with no apparent benefit. A strictness that sometimes makes people upset with me. But in situations where I have to choose to be lawful or moral, I always do the moral thing - damn the consequences.