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Editorial
February 18, 1793
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
An editorial from New York on January 24 laments citizen apathy in elections, emphasizing the sacred right of suffrage and the consequences of neglecting to vote, urging conscientious participation to ensure good representation.
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UNITED STATES.
NEW YORK, January 24.
It is to be lamented that at most of our elections, a supineness and inattention prevails among our best citizens, which is seriously alarming to every well-wisher to his country. Can any man who reflects one moment on the importance of the sacred right of suffrage, ever neglect to exercise it? Does not every thing now dear to us turn upon this pivot? Is not every thing to be expected from a good—every thing to be dreaded from a bad representation? And can it be a matter of indifference, whether the first commercial city in the union is to appear with reputation or disgrace in the national government? For shame! For shame my fellow-citizens! Let every man of you conscientiously consider, how much he has to answer for, who neglects to vote? That he is participes criminis of all the political mischiefs that may happen to his country: he is a political parasite, nay worse, a political suicide of his own most invaluable rights.
NEW YORK, January 24.
It is to be lamented that at most of our elections, a supineness and inattention prevails among our best citizens, which is seriously alarming to every well-wisher to his country. Can any man who reflects one moment on the importance of the sacred right of suffrage, ever neglect to exercise it? Does not every thing now dear to us turn upon this pivot? Is not every thing to be expected from a good—every thing to be dreaded from a bad representation? And can it be a matter of indifference, whether the first commercial city in the union is to appear with reputation or disgrace in the national government? For shame! For shame my fellow-citizens! Let every man of you conscientiously consider, how much he has to answer for, who neglects to vote? That he is participes criminis of all the political mischiefs that may happen to his country: he is a political parasite, nay worse, a political suicide of his own most invaluable rights.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
What keywords are associated?
Voter Apathy
Right To Suffrage
Elections
Civic Duty
Political Representation
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Importance Of Exercising The Right To Vote
Stance / Tone
Alarm At Voter Apathy And Exhortation To Civic Participation
Key Arguments
Supineness And Inattention Among Best Citizens Is Alarming
Sacred Right Of Suffrage Should Never Be Neglected
Good Representation Brings Benefits, Bad Brings Dread
New York As First Commercial City Must Appear With Reputation In National Government
Neglecting To Vote Makes One Participant In Political Mischiefs
Voter Neglect Equates To Political Parasitism And Suicide Of Rights