<P> Where to elect there is but one,' Tis Hobson's choice--take that, or none . </P> <P> The term "Hobson's choice" is often used to mean an illusion of choice, but it is not a choice between two equivalent options, which is a Morton's fork, nor is it a choice between two undesirable options, which is a dilemma . Hobson's choice is one between something or nothing . </P> <P> John Stuart Mill, in his book Considerations on Representative Government, refers to Hobson's choice: </P> <Dl> <Dd> When the individuals composing the majority would no longer be reduced to Hobson's choice, of either voting for the person brought forward by their local leaders, or not voting at all . </Dd> </Dl>

What is it called when you have no choice