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Carry out the republican principle of universal suffrage, or strike it from your banners and substitute Freedom and Powe
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"Carry out the republican principle of universal suffrage, or strike it from your banners and substitute 'Freedom and Power to one half of society, and Submission and Slavery to the other.'"

- Ernestine Rose

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This quote by Ernestine Rose is a powerful call to action for the Republican Party to support their principle of universal suffrage. Rose is stressing the value of giving all residents the right to vote, despite gender, race, or class. She is also alerting the Republican Party that if they do not promote this concept, they must remove it from their banners and accept the effects of rejecting flexibility and power to half of society. Rose's words are a suggestion that democracy is only possible when all people are provided the same rights and chances. Her words are an effective suggestion that true democracy needs equality and justice for all.

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This quote is written / told by Ernestine Rose between January 13, 1810 and August 4, 1892. He/she was a famous Activist. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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