They said making that decision can be a difficult and painful process because of the strong feelings and different viewpoints.

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Most Poles concede that painful reforms are needed and that Mr Buzek's government had a strong mandate for them at the ballot box.

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And perhaps there are some writers whose need to write is so strong (see number two) that they write regardless of the fact that it is painful and difficult for them.

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