My point was that "right" is a problematic term in this case. Using less loaded terms, you're describing "effective" or "successful" repression.
So, back to the original argument:
VoiceOfRa claims that [effective] repression doesn't cause rebellions. You seem to agree with me that it's mostly because the dead don't complain. Indeed, it's not very effective; if removing dissenters is your solution to everything, you'll end up a lonely tyrant.
You seem to agree with me that it's mostly because the dead don't complain.
No, Lumifer said that the dead and broken don't complain.
Indeed, it's not very effective;
History does not agree with you there.
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