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If they could only hear both sides fairly stated, there would be less heat and bitterness in political contests, and more independent voting.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “If they could only hear both sides fairly stated, there would be less heat and bitterness in political contests, and…”
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Sherman suggests that fair representation of both sides in political debates could reduce conflict and encourage independent voting.
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