I shall ask no more than that you agree with Dean Inge that even though counting heads is not an ideal way to govern, at least it is better than breaking them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Voting is imperfect but better than physical force.
- In plain terms
- Counting votes is not ideal, but it is better than violence.
- What can you take from it?
- Democratic voting is preferable to force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes voting better than force?
- Is democracy always the best option?
Another view
Voting systems can still fail or be unfair.
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