[fishhound]

This comment well sums up the problem. I found it below the article. I think it is the “being boxed” in effect by legalities.

David on Apr 23rd, 2008 at 10:14 am

It’s called “anarcho-tyranny”: government action (or inaction) designed to oppress common, law-abiding folk (or designed to manufacture complex laws and regulations to make common, law-abiding folks into easily-oppressed faux “outlaws”) while turning a blind eye toward–or even actively supporting–outlaws.

[Thumper1960]

The government may think it's prepared for large scale civil disobedience by Americans.

They'll miscalculate.

Those pesky unforeseen variables have a way of biting you.

[Just A Nobody]

It’s called “anarcho-tyranny”: government action (or inaction) designed to oppress common, law-abiding folk (or designed to manufacture complex laws and regulations to make common, law-abiding folks into easily-oppressed faux “outlaws”) while turning a blind eye toward–or even actively supporting–outlaws.

Well, that certainly sums it up quite nicely, doesn't it?
Silver Spring, MD; Washington, DC; Bezerkly, CA; Ashville, NC; Toledo, OH; NYC, NY; Erie, PA...
I'm sure I'm missing other locations. ENOUGH!

[Ulysse]

“anarcho-tyranny” and “liberal fascism”...There are some strong ties...

[DBrow]

This tactic was used by Ivan the Terrible- enable the bandits and punish the people until the people are defeated.