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They fail to realize that these authoritarian measures will undoubtedly be used against them when their political rival takes power...

The original comment of the guy was "when they die off" (based on the observation that 'they' are typically older people).

How is this "authoritarian" ?

Everyone took what they THINK he's saying and are running with it, without ever addressing his point.

Is putting murderers in jail authoritarianism ?