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Ballots Quote by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor

“There must have been a number of ballots marked ‘no,’” he said. “But if there were, they were simply discarded. Only the ‘yes’ ballots counted in the official vote.” His wry young face wrinkled with distress.” quote by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor
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““There must have been a number of ballots marked ‘no,’” he said. “But if there were, they were simply discarded. Only the ‘yes’ ballots counted in the official vote.” His wry young face wrinkled with distress.””

Kathrine Kressmann Taylor

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “The Man Who Loved Children” by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor, 1936

Manipulating voting outcomes erodes trust and highlights power abuse.

In simple terms: Only ‘yes’ ballots counted.

Key Takeaway

Beware of electoral fraud.

Themes

politics ethics power

Mood

serious concerned

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • activism
  • journalism
  • civic education

Key Concepts

democratic integrity authoritarianism civic responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards protect fair voting?
  • How can citizens demand transparency?
A Different Perspective

The quote may oversimplify complex political processes.

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