The Normalization of Authoritarian Measures in Society

This chapter explores the normalization of authoritarian tactics, including the deployment of military personnel for bag checks in public spaces and the alliance of authoritarianism with liberalism. It discusses the shift towards compliance rather than opposition to state actions, the perception of the civilian population as the enemy, and the dangers of martial law and civil emergency. The narrative critiques the growing militarization in society, questioning the motives behind troop deployments, media sensationalism, and the impact on civil liberties and personal safety.