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But in this respect he does not differ from those explicitly designated public officials who have also been known to betray the interest committed to them instead of faithfully representing it.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgBut in this respect he does not differ from those explicitly designated public officials who have also been known to betray the interest committed to them instead of faithfully representing it.
Dewey draws a parallel between voters and public officials, noting that both can betray public trust.
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