Quote by Emma Goldman

If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal.

If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to anarchist Emma Goldman, implies that those in power would attempt to suppress or prohibit voting if they believed it had the potential to bring about significant change. It suggests that the political establishment may perceive voting as a means of maintaining the existing power structures instead of challenging or transforming them. It raises questions about the effectiveness and influence of democratic processes and highlights the potential resistance towards change from those in positions of authority.

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By Emma Goldman

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