Democracy Quote by Paul Weyrich
“They want everybody to vote. I don't want everybody to vote. Elections are not won by a majority of people, they never have been from the beginning of our country and they are not now.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Conservative Conference, 1992
Voting is not about majority rule; elections have never been decided by all people.
In simple terms: Elections aren’t decided by everyone voting.
Question the assumption of universal voting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- voter outreach
- policy advocacy
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we assume majority participation is essential?
- How does low turnout affect representation?
May ignore the importance of broad participation for legitimacy.