Every decision made by anybody in life arises from a mix of choice, circumstances and coercion [1]. The relative proportions of each depend on the person and th

Every decision made by anybody in life arises from a mix of choice, circumstances and coercion [1]. The relative proportions of each depend on the person and the decision. What's often described as "privilege" really is the ability to make decisions with less coercion and more choice than other people in similar circumstances. If someone is making a decision primarily based on coercion—and having to uproot your life absolutely is coercion—saying that "no actually, it's a choice" is unkind. In 2013 Tumblr terms, I implore you to check your privilege. [1] I've stolen this rubric from the sex work community, which is at the leading edge not just in infosec but also in the philosophy of labor.