In the west. Yet. They can and do that in poor/failed states, even if indirectly (by funding local mercenary armies).
Also, there are many that could kill you and get away with it even in a western democracy. It may not be "legal" if the public ever found out (it won't), but the end result will be the same - you'll be dead.
The current, legal solution is to drive you to financial ruin. Equally effective as means of coercion.
Also, there are many that could kill you and get away with it even in a western democracy. It may not be "legal" if the public ever found out (it won't), but the end result will be the same - you'll be dead.
The current, legal solution is to drive you to financial ruin. Equally effective as means of coercion.