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“When you can carry five full dinner platters on your left arm, you should be able to vote, even if you're not eighteen.” quote by Joan Bauer
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“When you can carry five full dinner platters on your left arm, you should be able to vote, even if you're not eighteen.”

Joan Bauer

About This Quote

She suggests that physical strength, like carrying heavy platters, should grant voting rights regardless of age, questioning age-based restrictions.

In simple terms: Physical ability should qualify one to vote.

Key Takeaway

Consider ability over age for voting.

Themes

rights ability age

Mood

provocative critical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • civic participation
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

democracy physical capability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria should determine voting eligibility?
  • How to balance strength and wisdom?
A Different Perspective

May neglect maturity and experience.

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