The government's heightened paranoia during this time was such that they intimidated those who even thought of challenging the president's government policies.
en.wikipedia.org Very soon all stamp tax distributors were intimidated into resigning their commissions, and the tax was never effectively collected.
en.wikipedia.org Occupational detriment includes, "inter alia", being subjected to disciplinary action; dismissed, suspended, demoted, harassed or intimidated; transferred against one's will, refused transfer or promotion, etc.
en.wikipedia.org It was also designed to be simple to operate, as many owners would be inexperienced with or intimidated by larger, more complex motorcycles.
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