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[–] mathemachristian@lemmy.ml 73 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Why do we have to keep fighting our own government for our rights? Why can't our government just represent us?

[–] Cantaloupe@lemmy.fedioasis.cc 31 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Governments don't represent the common people anymore.

[–] mathemachristian@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

We should topple the EU then tbh

[–] orc_princess@lemmy.ml 22 points 3 weeks ago

Because unfortunately our rights are opposed to the will of capital and they serve capital first and foremost

[–] anugeshtu@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

To put it in Douglas Adams words: Because the politicians are lizards ;)