"Civil Disobedience" Which statement best describes Thoreau's views on petitioning the government to effect change?

Petitioning the government is useless because it does not always result in action.

Patriotism requires citizens to follow all laws, even if unjust.

Individuals must petition the government if they want their voices to be heard.

Individuals should wait until the majority of people agree on an idea before petitioning the government.