More like respecting all the rules assumes that the rule makers never make mistakes, act politically, or serve their own interests over those of the larger society.

Strict compliance to rule following is relying on some centralized authority to set the rules.

Your argument would make for a low risk environment but also high tyrannical potential. Rules are created to protect the status quo — not to spur innovation. Rules are established by people in power and those people have a vested interest in staying in power. Rules should be minded but not necessarily respected.

As in all things, a balance. But to argue all for one way or another is folly.