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When laws are applied unevenly, when police are corrupt, when the press is muzzled, a nation’s institutions degrade. This is not usually the result of a coup; it is the slow acceptance of a lower standard. Political scientist Francis Fukuyama described this as "political decay." The of trust in a government leads to tax evasion, civil unrest, and eventually, the collapse of governance.

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Are you surrounded by things (and people) that elevate you or drain you? Choose "Graceful Degradation": When laws are applied unevenly, when police are

Even "biodegradable" plastics often require specific conditions to break down without leaving a trace. When laws are applied unevenly