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 What do you think the odds are Spaniards remove their self-inflicted shackles? 
 I believe that many people in Spain are reaching their breaking point, as exemplified by the recent disturbing events in Valencia. However, a prevalent survival mentality often prevents individuals from reflecting on the root causes of their misery, instead blaming their neighbors. This is partly due to the government's polarizing tactics, which create moral divisions and pit the population against each other. I wish people could look beyond these artificial conflicts and identify the true problem: a corrupt government that spreads confusing information to maintain control and fuel polarization. So to sum up, now is more likely than ever that people foght, but still very difficult due to the survival mentality and the fight against straw men