Q: in this sense, the state begins to wither away.

A: In this sense, the state begins to wither away.
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Q: the idea is that the committee acts as a bridge between the residents and the council.

A: The idea is that the committee acts as a bridge between the residents and the Council.
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Q: all together, there have been 9 encounters..the one that stands out in my mind the most: my daughter and i were coming home from a long day of work and school.

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All together, there have been 9 encounters..the one that stands out in my mind the most: My daughter and I were coming home from a long day of work and school.
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