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The Brutality of Pol Pot's Regime
Pol Pot implemented a policy where people wearing glasses were sent to the killing fields, demonstrating how violence was considered a means to an end in his communist utopia. The regime also included killing babies and children at the 'killing tree', showcasing a ruthless top-down approach where individuals seen as burdens were targeted for removal.