You ought to hold a mass meeting about it: pass a resolution something like this: "This meeting of British Christians hereby indignantly protests against the action of the Supreme Being in having created so many foreigners, and calls upon him to forthwith rain down fire, brimstone and mighty rocks upon the heads of all those Philistines, so that they may be utterly exterminated from the face of the earth, which rightly belongs to the British people".' Crass looked very indignant, but could think of nothing to say in answer to Owen, who continued: 'A little while ago you made the remark that you never trouble yourself about what you call politics, and some of the rest agreed with you that to do so is not worth while.

Well, since you never "worry" yourself about these things, it follows that you know nothing about them; yet you do not hesitate to express the most decided opinions concerning matters of which you admittedly know nothing.

Presently, when there is an election, you will go and vote in favour of a policy of which you know nothing.

I say that since you never take the trouble to find out which side is right or wrong you have no right to express any opinion.
You are not fit to vote.

You should not be allowed to vote.' Crass was by this time very angry.
'I pays my rates and taxes,' he shouted, 'an' I've got as much right to express an opinion as you 'ave.