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Editorial
November 4, 1939
The Guardian
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Editorial encourages registered voters to participate in the November 7 election for city councillors and School Committee, stressing that voting is essential civic duty beyond mere registration to select qualified officials.
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VOTE!
The unusually heavy registration in the city should mean an increased interest in government. But registration is only the first step in performance of the important duty imposed on all citizens by the right to vote. Getting people to register sometimes takes effort, and later getting them to come out to the polls is another and sometimes more difficult problem. A lot of excuses and alibis, some valid and others patently born of indifference, are forthcoming from too large a proportion of registered voters when election day calls them to cast their ballots. An easy task, requiring little time, but there have been many shirkers in past elections.
On November 7 ballots are to be cast for city councillors and members of the School Committee. These are highly important offices. We should make sure that the right type of men are chosen to fill them. The only way that we can make our choice effective is by the use of the ballot. Be sure to go to the polls on November 7 and vote your choice. Then after the votes are counted and candidates are elected, you will be better satisfied with the results than if you had neglected your obligation to vote.
The unusually heavy registration in the city should mean an increased interest in government. But registration is only the first step in performance of the important duty imposed on all citizens by the right to vote. Getting people to register sometimes takes effort, and later getting them to come out to the polls is another and sometimes more difficult problem. A lot of excuses and alibis, some valid and others patently born of indifference, are forthcoming from too large a proportion of registered voters when election day calls them to cast their ballots. An easy task, requiring little time, but there have been many shirkers in past elections.
On November 7 ballots are to be cast for city councillors and members of the School Committee. These are highly important offices. We should make sure that the right type of men are chosen to fill them. The only way that we can make our choice effective is by the use of the ballot. Be sure to go to the polls on November 7 and vote your choice. Then after the votes are counted and candidates are elected, you will be better satisfied with the results than if you had neglected your obligation to vote.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Voting
Elections
Civic Duty
Registration
November 7
City Councillors
School Committee
What entities or persons were involved?
City Councillors
School Committee
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Urging Citizens To Vote In Local Elections
Stance / Tone
Civic Exhortation
Key Figures
City Councillors
School Committee
Key Arguments
Registration Is Only The First Step In Civic Duty
Many Registered Voters Make Excuses And Fail To Vote
Voting For City Councillors And School Committee Is Highly Important
Ensure Right Type Of Men Are Chosen By Using The Ballot
Go To Polls On November 7 To Vote