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    Emigration from one's native state is not a genuinely ava... — Carmelics
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    Supports→The fact that the alternative to remaining in a state would be terrible is not a sufficient reason to think that those who choose to remain in a state are not thereby bound by political obligation.

    Emigration from one's native state is not a genuinely available alternative for most people, given linguistic, familial, economic, and legal barriers that make exit practically impossible.

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    Exit (in political philosophy)(as used in political philosophy, particularly in discussions of freedom and rights)
    The ability to leave or escape from a place, organization, or country, often discussed as a way people can respond to unfair treatment or disagreement.
    Genuinely available alternative(as used in political philosophy and ethics)
    A choice that is actually realistic and possible for someone to make, not just theoretically possible but practically doable given their real-life situation.
    Practically impossible(as used in discussions about available options and freedom)
    Something that is technically possible in theory but so difficult or blocked by real obstacles that it's essentially impossible for most people to actually do.

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