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You would be very surprised how many 60+ year olds that lived through soviet occupation would agree with that statement. It's bizarre..

• rvnx 3y ago
  The same way that North Korean people may not want to be freed. They are used to some system, where others are responsible and deciding of their life. And this brings a lot of psychological comfort, and simplicity (no choice = it's easy to choose). It's psychologically much easier to have others deciding, and to complain about the result, than having to take ownership and responsibility for your life and your choices. If you don't have a choice, you can't do a wrong choice.
  • lijok 3y ago
    That makes sense
    • rvnx 3y ago
      Yes + guaranteed work and housing is a clear advantage :) (or "ice cream was tastier")