There is no justification for authoritarianism that is good enough to convince me. None.
Authoritarianism is a violation of liberty and fundamental individual rights. That's the end of the discussion for me.
I don't care if they say it will save lives-- even if it's true.
I don't care if they are scared to lose their culture-- any culture that makes room for authoritarianism isn't worth saving. I don't care if they are scared of other things, real or hypothetical.
Nasty excuses like equity and "social justice" won't sway me.
Either they find a voluntary way-- a win/win-- to get what they want through unanimous consent or they accept the loss and move on. I will not bend on this.