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Full Idea
A necessary condition for democracy to be realised is that the act of voting should be free and informed.
Gist of Idea
It is essential for democracy that voting is free and well informed
Source
A.C. Grayling (The Good State [2020], p.25)
Book Ref
Grayling,A.C.: 'The Good State' [Oneworld 2021], p.25
A Reaction
The requirement that voters should be well informed has become an increasing modern problem, because the media are owned by the wealthy, and false rumours can spread at lightning speed.
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