They are often forced to rely on coercion to maintain power.

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In general, it can probably be said that the conservative does not object to coercion or arbitrary power so long as it is used for what he regards as the right purposes.

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What we will oppose is an attempt by any group to restrict the rights of others, and to hold power through coercion and not consent.

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We do not believe in coercion and the use of state power to mandate care, coverage or costs.

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When I was in Cairo, shortly after I was elected President, I said that all governments must maintain power through consent, not coercion.

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Virtually all such groups view coercion as a fundamental wrong, and focus on what they see as abuses of government power (including cronyism) because only the government can legally use coercive power.

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