They want the individual chosen by the ballot box, not an accident of birth.

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In others, such as America, it may be an accident of birth, with no conscious choice involved.

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On the other hand, I admit that I was spoiled and my fortune was an accident of birth.

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Arbitrary selection via an accident of birth may be no less fair than voluntary selection via a desire for power.

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It may seem unfair, as well as ironic, to say that an accident of birth disqualifies Viscount Cranborne from taking the lead in a matter so close to his heart and history.

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