For an American like myself who grew up with so many freedoms and wonderful life experiences, its still difficult to grasp how it would feel to live in a place where where freedom was virtually non-existant. There was no justice for the people, only a small group of power holders making corrupt decisions for the puppets of society. Imagine living in a place where there was a constant state of oppression hanging over you. The ruling system was cold, unyielding and covered the land like a steel shroud.