From the outset, there was no choice for the 'end consumer'.
For this reason I do believe that proficiency at divination should be a goal for magicians. Granted, it takes time to learn a method. Ideally, one would make it a daily practice to perform some kind such as Tarot, Geomancy, Astrology, etc. As for "choice," there is the fallacy of the False Dilemma or False Dichotomy. The idea that there are only two possible choices suggests that the person/entity offering those choices expects us to focus only on those options. There are always more than two choices, but it is up to us to Think. Divination helps us to formulate questions, consider options, and develop intuition.
The robber says, "Your money or your life!" Bad karma for him either way as a thief or murderer. One might say a fight is a third option, but only if one has prepared for it. Or what happens if the robber could be convinced to change? Apparently this happened:
The boss says, "Get a jab or lose your job!" The jab maker is off the hook on this one regardless of its effects for good or ill. Bad karma for your boss who is now committing extortion (a threat used to elicit action which is not within the agreed upon contract). A third option could be a religious exemption. This gets complicated, of course. If the situation becomes highly polarized (politicized, ideological), then conflict can be difficult to avoid or diffuse. A lot of people will "go along to get along," therefore accepting karmic responsibility for the outcome. If we think about this honestly, a LOT of negative things we take for granted in our lives become entrenched exactly because we
allowed them space, and at the time it was convenient to do so. This might include such mundane things as where we get our "news" from and how much faith we put into hierarchical systems run by people who are "just doing their jobs." We do the best we know how to do with the information we're given, and sometimes passing the blame feels good at the time, but it's ultimately counterproductive. "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."
So, what does that mean for the magician? You see someone in need, but maybe they have to take some responsibility for their own situation. You can offer to help in a way that dignifies both of you. Maybe they don't want (or wouldn't want) magic. Is there something else you can do in a way that they'd accept?