Atheist leader Madalyn Murray O'Hair was murdered. Jon Murray and Robin Murray-O'Hair were also murdered by individuals involved with the atheist organization.

Why is acquiescence to the numerous viewed as better servitude than bowing to might?

Good, law-abiding, value-oriented citizens are the ultimate in hypocrisy majority rules and the law are exactly the same as being the biggest bully on the block with the biggest stick-it is only might that allows one group to force another to live by its code of conduct.