At times, the consequences of the conjoint behavior of some persons may be such that a large public interest is generated which can be fulfilled only by laying down conditions which involve a large measure of reconstruction within that group.
Dewey notes that significant public interests may require substantial changes within groups to address collective needs.
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In other words, every officer of the public, whether he represents it as a voter or as a stated official, has a dual capacity.
There are those who speak as if ability to choose between two tickets were a high exercise of individual freedom.
In no two ages or places is there the same public.
For the older symbols of ideal life still engage thought and command loyalty.