In other words, they turn to exactly the same methods that they dislike in the dictator's behavior. Optionality is different in that it does not seek to conquer opposition in a violent conflict, but instead optionality simply creates additional options. The more optionality, the less dictatorship. There are many ways in which dictatorship can be tackled. Having more options in the media and telecommunications is a good example.
Dictatorship is full of lies.
The more options there are, i.e. a pluriform press, multiple radio and tv-stations, cheap access to faxes, the WEB and email, etc, the more likely it is that such lies will be exposed for what they are. This is why dictators are always out to control the media. Sure, if one is a victim of dictatorship, one may not have many options. But that does not mean that one therefore has to agree philosophically with the dictator. The fact that one is forced to do something does not mean that one agrees with dictatorship.