A chilling op-ed leads to a student's alleged abduction—sparking fears of rising authoritarianism in the US. Commenters on Avonetics sound the alarm over eroding free speech, due process, and eerie parallels to oppressive regimes. Is the public awake to the threat, or is polarization blinding us? Dive into the debate and join the outcry. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.