One "feature" of democracy is that it doesn't matter whether people speak out against something. You just need 51% of people to agree with you, which can come f

One "feature" of democracy is that it doesn't matter whether people speak out against something. You just need 51% of people to agree with you, which can come from manufactured consent, and you can accomplish all the evil deeds you want all the same. If you try to do anything thar actually threatens the government's operations, you're treasonous and can be punished accordingly.