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	I wonder if they themselves will practice what they preach, because if they don&rsquo;t cast their vote they will be barred from running as MPs for five years. It would be nice for the media to publish pictures of Abhisit Vejjajiva, Chuan Leekpai and other key Democrats going to the poll this weekend.</div>
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	Somsak Pola</div>
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	Samut Prakan</div>

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