But just like theirs, your intent has to be followed up by action to count.
If they announced their cure for overpopulation, but failed to follow through? Then their words would have been worthless. Same goes for not consenting.
You can certainly stop individual elements of the government from doing things. And assuming you're not a government yourself, that's all that can be expected of you.
But just like theirs, your intent has to be followed up by action to count.
If they announced their cure for overpopulation, but failed to follow through? Then their words would have been worthless. Same goes for not consenting.
Do share on your suspicions please.
They're effectively correct.
"In a few seconds, I'm going hit a home run against the side of your head with this baseball bat."
Are you just going to stand there? You're effectively giving consent.
You can certainly stop individual elements of the government from doing things. And assuming you're not a government yourself, that's all that can be expected of you.