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> Wikipedia says, "Voting is a method for a group such as a meeting or an electorate to make a decision or express an opinion—often following discussions, debates, or election campaigns. Democracies elect holders of high office by voting." This is very different from "picking the best choice".

I don't see how they are different. The author never said that candidates have to be people. Substitute the word "alternatives" if you prefer.




> I don't see how they are different.

"I think this is the way we should proceed" is qualitatively different from "I think this is the best choice".

> The author never said that candidates have to be people. Substitute the word "alternatives" if you prefer.

Substitute it in place of what? Where did I require that the candidates must be people?




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