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Outlines of Franchise Movement
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the extension of the franchise would result in much domestic misery because of the political differences of husband and wife. After eight years' experience of adult suffrage a repetition of this well worn argument would bring a broad smile on the faces of a New Zealand audience. As a rule, husbands and wives adopt similar political views. When they do not they apparently agree to differ in a seemly fashion. "Women will be insulted at the Polls" was another bogey that was regularly used, and this also has been consigned to the limbo of the past. So far from being insulted they are respectfully welcomed at the polling booths. As the ballot is absolutely secret a
