British Quote by Lee Kuan Yew
“I’m not intellectually convinced that one-man, one-vote is the best. We practise it because that’s what the British bequeathed us”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lee Kuan Yew, 1990s
Questions one‑person‑one‑vote as ideal, noting its British origins.
In simple terms: Democracy isn’t perfect, inherited from Britain.
Critically assess democratic systems.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting systems
- civic education
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of one‑person‑one‑vote?
- How can democracy evolve?
May overlook alternative models.