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Doug Larson

Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.

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The quote suggests that simply putting a politician in charge may not solve problems if the system itself is flawed. It implies that changing the underlying rules or structures could be a more effective way to create real improvement.

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