He has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. He has the right to equal access to public service in his country.
His will, and the will of his fellow citizens, shall be the basis of the authority of government; this shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures.
Same for you. And your country. Same for the U.S. of A.
Article 21, Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 10th is International Human Rights Day. Get out the vote.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
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