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From: mlh@abnjh.UUCP (M. L. Holt)
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Subject: Re: Statistical correction
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Date: Mon, 29-Oct-84 15:16:21 EST
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27 % of the elgible voters, or 53% of those voting is
indeed a mandate, since the opinions of those who don't
vote are of no consequence -- their non participation in
the election constitutes approval of the outcome.

Mike Holt
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