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Everybody counts in applying democracy. And there will never be a true democracy until every responsible and law-abiding adult in it, without regard to race, sex, color or creed has his or her own inalienable and unpurchasable voice in government.
Carrie Chapman Catt
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What this quote means

True democracy requires equal participation from all citizens, regardless of their background.

Carrie Chapman Catt emphasizes that democracy is only genuine when every law-abiding citizen can participate equally in the political process. This means that all adults, irrespective of race, gender, or beliefs, must be afforded an unassailable right to voice their opinions and influence governance to achieve a truly representative democracy.

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DemocracyParticipationEqualityVoiceGovernmentRights

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Example use cases

This quote can be used in a speech about civic engagement and the importance of voting rights.

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