What is easiest way to raise funds for poorly conceived projects?

What is easiest way to raise funds for poorly conceived projects? what is the easiest way to get people to comply with requirements that conceived by others? Obviously: force people to pay for the projects, and force people to comply with regulations. Reinforce these efforts with the implied threat that armed agents will seize your assets and/or take your life if you refuse. It is hard for people to admit, but this is the underlying reality of all government action. It’s time to get honest.
TOZL