Citizens who refuse to obey anything but their own conscience can transform countries, it is the basis of any real democracy.

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The reason democracy is so important is because it allows people to have a bigger say in their government. For example, if people want their government to do something, the choice is theirs. If they don’t agree with what the government is doing, they can voice their opinion and let their voices be heard. When citizens are able to raise concerns about what their government is doing, they are able to get things done the way they want them done. By giving citizens this power to make decisions for themselves, democracy can be a great force for good in the world.

Source: Revolution From Within: A Book Of Selfesteem

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