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“No matter what your decisions are, no matter what your votes are, if you're not playing by the rules, you're taking a big risk.” quote by Shelley Moore Capito
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“No matter what your decisions are, no matter what your votes are, if you're not playing by the rules, you're taking a big risk.”

Shelley Moore Capito

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Source Speech: "Election Integrity", Shelley Moore Capito, 2022

Ignoring rules in decision‑making undermines legitimacy and heightens risk, regardless of personal choices or votes.

In simple terms: Breaking rules is risky no matter the decision.

Key Takeaway

Follow rules for credibility.

Themes

ethics politics risk integrity

Mood

cautious serious

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • legislation
  • campaigns
  • organizational governance

Key Concepts

law political science

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why are rules important in democracy?
  • How do you balance risk and compliance?
A Different Perspective

Rules can be contested but still essential.

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