What does the meaning of this sentence?

" All voting is a sort of gaming, like checkers or backgammon, with a slight moral tinge to it, a playing with right and wrong, with moral questions; and betting naturally accompanies it. The character of the voters is not staked. I cast my vote, perchance, as I think right; but I am not vitally concerned that that right should prevail. I am willing to leave it to the majority. Its obligation, therefore, never exceeds"

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Rohan Randolph

28 August, 13:41

What does the meaning of this sentence?

" All voting is a sort of gaming, like checkers or backgammon, with a slight moral tinge to it, a playing with right and wrong, with moral questions; and betting naturally accompanies it. The character of the voters is not staked. I cast my vote, perchance, as I think right; but I am not vitally concerned that that right should prevail. I am willing to leave it to the majority. Its obligation, therefore, never exceeds"

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Oliver · Answer 1

This is an excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's seminal essay "Civil Disobedience.

He is of the opinion that casting your vote is not the end of the democratic process. He is advocating civil disobedience and a participatory democracy.

Furthermore, although your vote might be overwhelmed by the majority, you still have a moral obligation to ensure a better leadership. It must exceed just the ballot