A citizen who would not vote, And, therefore, was detested, Was one da… — The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

A citizen who would not vote, And, therefore, was detested, Was one day with a tarry coat (With feathers backed and breasted) By patriots invested. "It is your duty," cried the crowd, "Your ballot true to cast For the man o' your choice." He humbly bowed, And explained his wicked past: "That's what I very gladly would have done, Dear patriots, but he has never run."

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