Morpheus: The Matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that system and that makes them our enemy. You have to understand, most of these people are not ready to be unplugged. And many of them are so inured, so hopelessly dependent on the system, that they will fight to protect it.
The system is controlled by the higher powers and there is nothing that anyone can do about it. Just obey and you will remain safe and secure. Resistance is futile, all resistance will be put down by the powerful authorities who carry out the power brokers dirty work.
Democracy is a lie, the elected government is always controlled by the same shadow power brokers. The powers do as they please and they must be left to deicide the fate of the citizens(slaves) and the world it rules over. Do not resist the government and the authorities. Resistance will be put down by force.