Through whatever possible process, a socialistic democracy coming into a country must invariably decide on the process by which to ensure their authority, as a government that does not have a basis in the populace will succumb to a new revolution quickly after. The typical response has been over-zealous repression of ideals considered contrary to the state. While stemming from a pure intent, this method soon results in populace resentment of the government, which will unchecked eventually result in a revolt or reverting to a capitalistic ideal. Instead, they must work at length to establish a non-lethal police and military force.
There are already many ways to detain individuals with little to no permanent damage done to them. Stemming from these examples, a military force equipped purely with weapons designed to incapacitate or restrain their targets will achieve a massive public relations victory. One of the easiest ways to cause resentment towards a government regardless of their actions is the death of their own population. Blame will inevitably be placed on the government to some extent. Minimizing these occurrences is key.
This military methodology does not answer the ‘how’ of its full use and application, but in an ideal government it is necessary. If the government adheres fully to all other factors that might be necessary in such an ideal place, a police force that purely protects even the criminals themselves will be hard to resent. In this way, law can be maintained with minimum public disturbance and aggravation, and the elimination of the resentment would allow for public cries for change to be directed at the laws in question instead of the force used to enforce them.
Understand that this would not be the only factor needed to achieving said ideal government, but is simply one of the necessary factors. In order to reach the ideal, we must all think every moment how to improve even the slightest problem within the government at hand
. Even something small could one day could blow out of proportion if left unchecked. This is simply my answer as to how a non-lethal enforcement method is one of those things needing to be changed.
- Justin
