The RSA a better way of saying abuse of power? The RSA utilizes threats and force help things remain in order , to maintain power/control, and to enforce the law. As an example, 2020 when BLM protests broke out and police used major force to “settle” people down and regain control. This force was done in ways like pepper spray, flash bangs, arrests, and more.
Althusser uses the word “repressive” because RSA institutions gain power and maintain order by using direct physical force and threats to maintain order. They work to suppress opinions and thoughts to obedience and control over the people.

Isa also know as ideological state apparatus which uses logical ideas and culture to help shape beliefs , how things are dealt with, and better yet ways to maintain control without needing to use extensive force. As an example, parents passing down knowledge to their children teaching their children to do the right thing, follow the rules and working hard. The school system, social media platforms like TikTok that have many different political stances and information, the news, religious beliefs, and more help persuade people.

In my opinion they are both two different stances and I believe that sometimes the RSA should be used when dangerous criminals are hurting people but when it’s people standing for what they believe in what’s the point of it? Although they are different they align with one another being the RSA enforces obedience and the ISA just encourages people to willingly accept the government with choice. Which should be a normal thing , people shouldn’t be forced to do anything.

The image included connects to orange man we have in office who has beyond disrespected ones privacy, invaded, ones privacy and simply just went out of his way to hurt and disturb others by force and with threats for his own personal gain