Sadly, we are learning this is not an either-or proposition: it's perfectly logical that some elements of society will seek to narcoticize us while others worry about increasing our surveillance and control.
And the worst part? Both of these elements do these things because we ask them to.
The very worst enemy operates on the belief that they are helping you/the majority. The only way to win against such an enemy is to educate them on the error of their ways.
Support transparency.
Support sunset clauses (continue to justify a thing is necessary).
Support full accountability.
And the worst part? Both of these elements do these things because we ask them to.