Some begrudgingly comply. The resentment simmers within. Others will resist to the limits of their ability. Some will bow to the will of the coercer while plotting escape or revenge. Few, if any, react positively to force and coercion.
History teaches that some coercion is essential to maintaining a stable civilization.
At a minimum we must coerce those who seek to force their will onto others. The collective coercion of government is brought to bear on those who seek to coerce their fellow citizens. When government acts against robbers and murders, it fights coercion with coercion. Like fighting fire with fire, this is a risky activity. The innocent can easily be burned by the back fire of coercion ignited by government.