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They divided the city into three electoral wards, and in one ward there was 70 percent of the people, the Catholic popul
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"They divided the city into three electoral wards, and in one ward there was 70 percent of the people, the Catholic population, and they elected eight representatives to the city council"

- John Hume

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John Hume's quote is referring to a circumstance in which a city was split into 3 electoral wards, as well as among those wards was primarily Catholic. This ward had 70 percent of the city's populace, and also the Catholic populace chose eight representatives to the city board. This quote is likely describing a situation in which the Catholic populace was underrepresented in the city board, and also the department of the city into 3 electoral wards was an attempt to provide the Catholic population much more representation. This quote is an example of just how the division of a city right into selecting wards can be used to ensure that all citizens are stood for in their local government. It also highlights the significance of making sure that all people have a voice in their city government, no matter their religious or social background.

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John Hume This quote is written / told by John Hume somewhere between January 18, 1937 and today. He was a famous Politician from Ireland. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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