Hypocrisy is not the tool; Fear is the tool.
They do the exact things they say are "Wrong" because they know they can get away with it. People who run governments know that most people of the
country will just go along with whatever changes are made because they don't want to upset the status quo. So, they present it in a fearful manner to
garner the most support:
{
Government: "We have to go paint their houses before they come to our country and paint our houses!"
Citizens (cheering): "Yes! You go Government! You are keeping us safe from unwarranted painting! But, wait, who's houses are we painting?"
Government: "Anyone who doesn't agree with us about having green houses! If you can't see this, you must not be on our side! Are you a "red
house" sympathizer?"
Citizens (cowering): "No, Government, we agree with you. Green houses are the best. Thank you for explaining. Go for it, keep us safe from those red
house painters."
}
Realistically, when one believes in one's convictions, hypocrisy is secondary to momentum.

