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> What could be a better example of coercion than enforcing a law? Well - gravity. I mistook your motive. I've read the thread a few more times and see you've
by cturner 18y ago
> What could be a better example of coercion than enforcing a law?
Well - gravity.
I mistook your motive. I've read the thread a few more times and see you've been quite specific in your responses.
- cchooper 18y ago"Coerce" is defined in the OED as "persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats", so I don't think gravity really falls under that definition, except perhaps metaphorically.