People are just starting to realize the power of images

Key catalysts in this Tunisian revolution were students setting themselves on fire, or climbing an electrical pole and screaming "No to misery, no to employment" before touching the 30,000 volt wire. Hopefully people will not always have to use such tragic methods to ensure their voice is heard.

But if they do, the visibility of their action will be much greater than it was a few years ago.
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