In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” Education may not make a man a good citizen, but most certainly ignorance tends to prevent his being a good citizen.
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of an informed public for a functioning democracy.
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