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The Art of Expression

danielle_culver

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Reads 400
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Parts 12
Time 52m

danielle_culver

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Our individuality was taken as paint stripped from concrete.                                                     What is life in a world of uniform and no individuality? Here in my country we all have set clothes for each day, a set schedule for everyday down to the second, and no personality. That means no makeup, hair color, adding anything to your shoes or clothes, no extra accessories, no thoughts. Every city, town, street, house, and room are the same. The only kind of "arts" we have are in support of the government. Songs are about how great and necessary our government is and any kind of acting is for public service announcements. Art is used for propaganda, posters, murals, you name it is all show the wonderful affects of our rulers. In total control everything is painful but efficient, not everyone can like living this way can they? That's where I come in, I'm Jackie Rivera and I hate my government.All Rights Reserved

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