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Do you think an individual or group with limited power may have enough influence to bring change?

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A short discussion on whether a group or individual with limited power can bring change. The direction of the answer is a political example.

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First I would put the term "grassroots" into the search engine and you should be able to find more than enough resources.

My answer is yes and the term above is proof of this. Grassroots groups, those people with limited power and influence, can affect change. Often it is in the number of people involved. There are often limited or no fees ...

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