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 * “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” (John Dalberg-Acton). Lack of government, or anarchy, however will surely lead to calamity. Encountering a perfect balance of a dictatorship and anarchy is exceedingly uncommon.Libya has a harsh system of government. Muammar Qaddafi, the current dictator of Libya, possesses ultimate power. In 1969 Muammar Qaddafi performed a bloodless coup, forcing the former king out of office. This marked the beginning of Qaddafi’s enduring power. (Eljahmi) As a result of the absence of rights, the Libyan citizens have rebelled against Qaddafi, starting a civil war. The Libyan citizens have legitimate reasons to rebel, because they have been repressed, they want more say in the government, and they have been victims of manipulative violence. **

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