It is an essential tenet of our whole representative form of

It is an essential tenet of our whole representative form of government, the idea that there should not be some tyranny which makes it so nobody can even have a chance to vote.

📖 Todd Akin

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Politician

🎂 July 5, 1947

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The quote underscores the fundamental importance of safeguarding democratic processes. Ensuring that no tyranny suppresses voting rights is crucial for maintaining a legitimate and functional representative government. Protecting this core principle promotes political participation and helps prevent autocratic rule. Upholding the right to vote is essential for the legitimacy of democracy and for ensuring that all citizens have a voice in governance.

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