Some people live in dangerous places and believe that treating criminals like human beings is the same as ignoring their crimes. These people believe that human rights should only be for those who deserve it by not harming the "good citizen".
I'm 27 and sometimes I don't feel like an adult. I don't have a job, I live with my parents (even though it's not as taboo here in my country), and I feel more like an older brother to my nephew instead of the uncle I really am.
Does anyone here live in a former monarchy? In these countries, the former royal families often want their power and prestige back. A solarpunk story could have the descendants of billionaires wanting their ancestors' power and prestige.
Yeah. This empire will last less than Liz Truss's term as Prime-Minister.