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Every person wants the ability to control his or her own destiny. No one desires a society in which their political rights are restricted, and people have a limited say in the direction of their country. They want to be citizens, not subjects.
Unfortunately, we live in a world where many governments abuse their power and assert total control. Others are in the middle of a democratic transition and seek the establishment of a representative government.
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