Ideas by Force

So glad we've almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world
--Tears for Fears

In a free society, there is a market for ideas. Those wishing to 'sell' their ideas to others must persuade others to 'buy' them.

In a statist society, there is no market for ideas. Instead, ideas are forced on others using the strong arm of government.

If ideas must be implemented by coercion, then how good can they be?