Coercive resolutions don't resolve issues - The Economic Times

The essence of true authority lies in the consent of the people, as articulated by nobles like Gandhi and Arendt. While governments tout their legitimacy based on the safety they ensure, they often default to force over persuasion. This tendency to use violence against peaceful dissent highlights governmental fragility. In vibrant democracies, dissent is not merely tolerated but celebrated. Silencing opposition contradicts the very principles of democracy.

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