Quote by Laurence J. Peter

Democracy is a process by which the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame.

Democracy is a process by which the people are free to choos

Summary

This quote humorously captures the essence of democracy, highlighting the aspect of accountability and decision-making. In a democratic system, the people have the freedom to elect their leaders. However, it suggests that democracy also entails the responsibility of choosing individuals who will be held responsible when things go wrong. Thus, democracy allows for the people to have a say in determining who will take the blame for any failures or shortcomings in governance.

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