People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a maj

People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true. Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote – a very different thing. – Walter H. Judd

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Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote. – George Jean Nathan

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