One of the most powerful weapons that the ruling groups have is the ignorance of the masses. What can be dangerous when dealing with people isn't so much their lack of intellect, but rather, their lack of ethical responsibility. When they don't have the right moral compass they can be hostile towards the people that want to benefit the nation.
Even if it takes a lot of work, the masses need to be guided so the ruling groups can be properly resisted.
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