If you realize how terrified most urbanites are of the scary places off the interstate you realize how easily they can be beaten with their own fear. Course, I’ve always been a real fan of psychological warfare and watch for vulnerabilities.
Spent 30 years of my life traveling the West and Midwest. Dealt with independent business owners and their customers. Small towns scattered over 1/2 the nation. I know what lurks there and love them for their attitudes.
TX is there. It is us.
Subjection? Will not happen. Many will die trying to bring it. If that is what it takes, so may it be.