Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even good people can get swept up in political systems that make bad decisions.
- In plain terms
- Sometimes innocent people end up making laws.
- What can you take from it?
- Political systems can promote unqualified people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you choose leaders?
- Is anyone truly innocent in politics?
Another view
Legislators often have useful life experiences.
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