Clinton Quote by Lawrence Lessig
“The principle, that should be a fundamental principle in our democracy, the principle of "one person, one vote," says that the vote of every American should count equally. And if it does, Hillary Clinton should be the president of the United States.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Democracy, Lawrence Lessig, 2016
Equal voting weight is essential; if truly applied, the winner would be the candidate with majority support, such as Hillary Clinton in that election.
In simple terms: Every vote should count equally, leading to the majority winner.
Key Takeaway
Ensure voting systems treat each citizen’s vote the same.
Themes
democracy
equality
political fairness
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
political
commentary
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy debates
- campaigns
- voter education
Key Concepts
one person one vote
majority rule
electoral legitimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we safeguard equal voting weight?
- What obstacles prevent true one‑person‑one‑vote?
A Different Perspective
Assumes no systemic biases or irregularities affect outcomes.
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