Power is what makes people who they are. A gun can do nothing without someone there to pull the trigger.The power to take a life rests within the person; the gun is simply just a tool.

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It can be said, "It is a natural human desire to seek power & the majority of people crave for power even though they may not admit it". Power can be divided into 3 main group's culture, political power and the power of human beings.

I would like to explain what power is in my own opinion. Power is a word from which many meanings derive. To each individual, it means something distinct and it is what makes people who they are. An example can be a gun. A gun can do nothing without someone there to pull the trigger. The power to take a life rests within the person; the gun is simply just a tool.

Having power means to have strength & wealth. It allows you too influence others and be respected. Yes, it is an addiction but sometimes it is abused. The Dangers of power can be death, war, and discontent are some outcomes when

abusing power.

Sometimes power can mean restriction. Sometimes power can mean weakness. A man with power doesn't mean he's invincible. Although power is considered a benefit, it is also a problem. People who possess power not only use it, but carry a great responsibility with it, as well. This responsibility applies to all power, and it is important to understand that power is not always on a grand scale.

Throughout the world, there are many diverse cultures, each of these distinct cultures have different backgrounds, rituals and practices. These cultures have

profound effect on the minds of their inhabitants. It is a person's culture, which affects their thoughts, beliefs and their outlook upon life. It does not matter where

you are from or where you go to, you always have a piece of your culture with you wherever you are. It...