the past has a vote, not a veto

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What does the past has a vote, not a veto mean?

Historical traditions ought to guide how people in the present live their lives, but can be overriden if they are contrary to modern sensibilities.

Where does the past has a vote, not a veto come from?

Coined by Mordecai Kaplan.

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