There are effective non-violent tools that can be used against tyranny https://www.aeinstein.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/FDTD.pdf https://www.aeinstein.org/w

There are effective non-violent tools that can be used against tyranny https://www.aeinstein.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/FDTD.pdf https://www.aeinstein.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/FDTD.pd... but I agree in general empire/oligarchy/ruling class won't relinquish control out of feeling bad.