[TKWasRight]

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

[fifnir]

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 ?