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Editorial
July 26, 1851
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The editorial, quoting Dr. Johnson, argues that participation in self-government is crucial to avoid misgovernment, emphasizing universal suffrage and fair representation as the people's primary protection against abuses by unaccountable rulers.
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Self Protection.—If, as Dr. Johnson says "Whoever is governed will sometimes be governed ill, even when he is most concerned in his own government," those who take no share in self government run a still greater risk of being misgoverned; for their rulers not being responsible to them, they hold in their hands no remedy against abuses; and when burdened so much as to cry out, they are told to help themselves if they can.—Their only protection is in universal suffrage.—and where this and a fair representation exist, the sufferings, if any, of the People, are their own fault.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Universal Suffrage
Self Government
Misgovernment
Fair Representation
Political Participation
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Johnson
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Importance Of Universal Suffrage For Self Protection
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Universal Suffrage
Key Figures
Dr. Johnson
Key Arguments
Participation In Self Government Reduces Risk Of Misgovernment
Unaccountable Rulers Lead To Abuses Without Remedy
Universal Suffrage Provides Protection Against Oppression
Fair Representation Ensures Sufferings Are Self Inflicted