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Carter G. Woodson

In our so-called democracy we are accustomed to give the majority what they want rather than educate them to understand what is best for them.

Carter G. Woodson

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Carter G. Woodson is saying that in a democracy, people often just get what most of them want instead of being guided to learn what would truly benefit them.

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