That's a good question, except that it avoids the fact that the government takes everything from you first, only to dole it out according to how the corrupt tyrants (who took it from you in the first place) want you to behave.
If the Swiss truly agree to the policy it would be fine. Coercion is the opposite.
When imposed by autocrats, hiding under the false authority of a popular mandate, it should be called out. That's why consent of the governed is such an important, foundational principle. Once the government ignores that responsibility, it becomes tyranny.
As we've seen, the tyrants have become more subtle, patient and skilled in order to better deceive us, not less tyrannical.
That's a good question, except that it avoids the fact that the government takes everything from you first, only to dole it out according to how the corrupt tyrants (who took it from you in the first place) want you to behave.
If the Swiss truly agree to the policy it would be fine. Coercion is the opposite.
When imposed by autocrats, hiding under the false authority of a popular mandate, it should be called out. That's why consent of the governed is such an important, foundational principle. Once the government ignores that responsibility, it becomes tyranny.
As we've seen, the tyrants have become more subtle, patient and skilled in order to better deceive us, not less tyrannical.