The ability of the citizens to resist the government's ability to enforce compliance of unpopular stuff is a defense in depth thing. Not having pervasive surve

The ability of the citizens to resist the government's ability to enforce compliance of unpopular stuff is a defense in depth thing. Not having pervasive surveillance is one layer. Due process that gives huge veto power to whatever the minority on the issue is is another. Being able to decide you'll take an enforcer with you rather than spend life in prison (and the pause and increased resource expenditure and scrutiny that causes the enforcers) is another layer.