In the video, Mary Baker reviews the concept that power is a matter of influence; not coercion. Citizen Ninja is a metaphor for activists who employ powerful non-traditional techniques to reclaim the power of self-government in the world of politics. Being passionate on a political topic is not enough to be effective. To effect change, stand up to entrenched power, expose corruption and unethical practices, and stop government dictates you need to influence your audience rather than try to force or bully.

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