We see that certain politicians are busy trying to convince those who
have any fear upon the matter, that it is easy for them to vote in such a
way that no one can possibly find out for which side they have given in
their vote. It is positively secret voting. Very likely this is as it
should be, still it is a sad disgrace that such a thing should be at all
necessary, and does not speak well for human nature. Why should it not
be possible for men to vote openly? Because some who have done so have
had to suffer loss. Is not this a blot upon our civilization, to say
nothing of our Christianity?
But while it may be right that men should have the chance of voting
secretly in Parliamentary matters, whether they be Conservatives or
Liberals, we contend there should be no ballot-box for the election in
which men settle whether Jesus or Satan should govern the world. There
are sadly too many, who are like Joseph of Arimathaea, disciples, but
secretly for fear.