In addition they payment of debt is mandatory by law.
However, the King is making a threat against this and what is causing the people to run about is that they believe him since he has shredded the constitution already.
How do you take over a free country?
Entertain the masses, promise gifts and make sure that most don't take time to read a small document that will fit on 7 pages and simply states in plain language their rights and freedoms.
Anyone remember when the debate was actually about honest differences and outright lies were not necessary? I don't, but just curious if anyone else does.