Freedom Reflects True System Strength

The effectiveness of a political system can be gauged by its ability to retain its citizens; a system that requires barriers to prevent emigration indicates significant flaws. The stark differences in living standards between capitalist West Germany and socialist East Germany exemplify this principle, as do the experiences of citizens in Cuba, where a lack of desire to return illustrates the rejection of oppressive governance. The willingness of individuals to risk leaving a country indicates the fundamental shortcomings of the system they are subjected to.