<span>Brief Translation:
Many leaders have tried, and will try in a world of sin and sadness. No-one pretends that voting is perfect. Yes, it has been said that voting is the worst type of government except all those other types that have been tried.
Basically he's saying that democracy (voting) is better than other ways to elect a government.</span>
<span>2,575 years passed between 3100 BC and 525 BC. Calculation of years in the BC era is found by taking the earlier date, or larger number, and subtracting the later or more recent date, the smaller number. 3100 - 525 = 2,575 years.</span>
Most likely for medical purposes or food
This site will probably help you, hope this help.
http://www.shmoop.com/esperanza-rising/marta.html
