Popular misgovernment in the United States

"Popular Misgovernment in the United States" by Alfred Byron Cruikshank is a critical examination of early 20th-century American politics that argues the expansion of voting rights has paradoxically damaged the government. The story builds from a place of high concern over the influence of radical ideologies, pinning the blame for political corruption and ineffectiveness on a voting system that doesn't consider quality or contribution. The author stresses that giving everyone the same voting power, regardless of their stake in society, has caused a decline from the solid rules set by the country's founders, leading to problems and the loss of the valuable principles the nation was built upon.