I see where you're going. Thanks, that was helpful. I think that in my earlier, admittedly glib comments, I had assumed these things: - strong democracy (as y

I see where you're going. Thanks, that was helpful. I think that in my earlier, admittedly glib comments, I had assumed these things: - strong democracy (as you suggested) - there have been plenty of instances of the nation's army taking control, regardless of democracy or unionisation (e.g. Myanmar) Given the second point, I don't see how unionising makes any difference to the likelihood of a military takeover. But your main point is powerful enough to make me want to think on this all some more.