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As Raul's group was establishing new lives in North America, things in Europe were heating up. Anti-government demonstrations and skirmishes with World Council forces were erupting in every major city from the tip of old Portugal to Moscow in the east. Thousands illegally protested for democratic reforms such as personal ownership of property, freedom of speech and throwing off the shackles of government rules and regulations.
The demonstrations for freedom met stiff resistance from World Council forces and pro-government groups. A large segment of the population was so used to government handouts, the thought of taking responsibility for one's life was repugnant. These people wanted and expected be taken care of by the Nanny State. Free housing, food, travel and health care fro
