How does Creon feel about the authority of his state?

Creon feels that the authority of the state is supreme over that of natural law and that it shouldn't be tested or questioned by any. However when the authority of the state is questioned Creon feels that the law as supported by the authority of the state should punish said questioner and set a precedent for others who may secretly question the state. Essentially Creon feels that the state should not and perhaps may not even have the ability to show any form of weakness or necessarily mercy and remain or be a functioning and effective governing force.