Incorrect. They COULD HAVE. But they didn't. And that cultural difference is our last, best hope (slim/tiny as it may be). Their culture and upbringing is one of strict obedience to rules, in many cases at the expense of independent thought. Our culture, on the other hand, has a healthy dose of "fuck you, I won't do what you tell me." That individualism and anti-authority streak can and has been used for evil (it's been used by this regime and its movement to absolutely kill all empathy, sense of community, acting in the interest of the common good, etc.). BUT....the opposition also has that streak in them, and it stands AGAINST authority hurting people and acting like nazi jackboots (fucking hell, they aren't acting LIKE that, they ARE that). Our cultural, internal sense of defiance is the only thing we have left. We must use it. Everywhere, at every opportunity.