I'm not so sure about that.
Even the most primitive animal knows better than to keep attacking when you can't beat your enemy.
Hurt someone, and then tell them it will only get worse unless they behave.
I guarantee, they may try it once more
But after that, they behave.
They may not like it, they may even rebel.
But knock them down hard enough and they become compliant.
This is how our grubberment works
The attack you with fines, gaol, beatings and harassment.
You either comply or they make your life hell.
Behave and they ignore you.
If it works for them
It works for me.