You're right, but also wrong. Negotiations only work when both sides are capable and willing to walk away if their needs aren't met. This breaks down when one i

You're right, but also wrong. Negotiations only work when both sides are capable and willing to walk away if their needs aren't met. This breaks down when one is already in a relationship that they can't walk away from. In such a political situation, constituents have to be willing to walk away from the order of law. Otherwise they will always be powerless against the rulers.