But unlike the neutral/useful conventions of driving on one side of the road, or having your cutlery set like so, this convention demands that you give it money, whether you agree with it or not. It will say which plants, what food, which wars, etc. It is a means of control, a way to get people to do things they wouldn't do, against their consciences, for the ostensible benefit of "the greater good", but in fact, for the benefit of those with power and money who draft special words everyone else has to follow.

As if anyone can tell another what is right or wrong.