Fish don't vote!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fish cannot vote because they lack human political agency, serving as a metaphor for non-voting entities.
- In plain terms
- Non-humans do not have a say in political decisions.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that political power is limited to those who can vote.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is left out of the political process?
- How do we represent non-voters?
Another view
While literal, it ignores indirect political influence like lobbying.
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