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The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all
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"The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all"

- John F. Kennedy

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This quote by John F. Kennedy speaks to the relevance of each individual citizen in a freedom. He is emphasizing that the ignorance of one voter can have a negative effect on the security of all. This is due to the fact that in a freedom, the choices of the majority are what shape the future of the nation. If one citizen is uninformed or mistaken, they can choose that is not in the best interest of the nation in its entirety. This can bring about plans that are not useful to the nation, and can even be harmful. Consequently, it is important for each and every citizen to be notified and also enlightened on the problems to ensure that they can make an informed decision. This is the only means to guarantee that the protection of all is not impaired.

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John F. Kennedy This quote is written / told by John F. Kennedy between May 29, 1917 and November 22, 1963. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 93 other quotes.

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