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- I feel like democracy is important to me

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because it keeps the right balance

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of power in government at check.

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And we, the people can elect individuals

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who represent us and our
ideals in that democracy.

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It is also important
because I wasn't so lucky

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to be born in the United States.

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And I have seen firsthand

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what does the lack of
democracy does to society.

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Army Values are important to me

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because I wouldn't be who I
am right now without honor,

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integrity, and discipline that
the army instilled into me.

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It is important for me
to know that the soldiers

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that I serve with hold the same values.

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If we lose these values,

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it affects our teamwork

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and that can directly affect our mission.

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I am Private First Class Countertop,

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and I am an American soldier.