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Self-determination is missing link in laws to forge democracy

There seems to be a lot of energy centred on changing the Constitution again. The energy, as always, is coming from leaders and not the people. Since they decide what happens in this country, perhaps it is time to give opinions on what the changes should include. 

Self-determination is a cardinal principle in modern international law, which allows those who feel subordinated to pursue self-determination. It states that people, based on respect for the principle of equal rights and fair equality of opportunity, have the right to freely choose their destiny and political status with no interference. 

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