While I am entirely satisfied that at popular elections secret voting is preferable, and that every citizen, when about to vote at any such election, has a right to the protection of secrecy, I do not see my way to the same conclusion with regard to votes in a representative capacity.
Sumner expresses his belief that while secret voting is essential for popular elections, it may not be suitable for representative votes.
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