Is this the Democracy I Dreamed of?
Ist das die Demokratie, von der ich geträumt habe?
Memories of school days shaped by stark images: identical buildings, repeated rituals, and omnipresent symbols of power. Only with distance, in a new setting, does it become apparent how strongly these experiences influence one’s sense of freedom and responsibility. Voting becomes a symbol of a new beginning and a crucial lesson in democracy.
