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What does it mean?
The value of voting depends on the integrity and character of the person casting the ballot.
In plain terms
Your vote is only as good as the person using it.
What can you take from it?
Character determines the effectiveness of civic participation.

Where it applies

  • elections
  • community decisions
  • leadership choices

Putting it to work

  • educate voters
  • promote ethical leadership
  • assess candidates

Questions to consider

  • What makes a vote meaningful?
  • How do we ensure voters have character?

Another view

It assumes voters have equal access to education and information.

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