John Morley: “You enjoin upon him to give his vote on public grounds; in the same…”

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You enjoin upon him to give his vote on public grounds; in the same voice you tell him not to let the public know how he gives it.

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John Morley

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This quote critiques the contradiction in expecting public representatives to vote based on public interest while keeping their votes secret.

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John Morley: “You enjoin upon him to give his vote on public grounds; in the same voice you tell him not to let the public know how he…”