The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 09 (of 12)

part in discussion and who are therefore free from prejudice. Let these

men attend to our politics. They will not call conventions, except in the parlors of hotels. They will not put out our eyes with flaring torches. They will not deafen us with speeches. They will carry on a campaign without producing opposition. They will have elections but no contests. All the offices will be gi...