"A well-informed electorate being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and read books shall not be infringed."
Clearly "the electorate" is a subset of "the people", but this does not limit the right to read books only to registered voters.
-ccm
".....Clearly "the electorate" is a subset of "the people", but this does not limit the right to read books only to registered voters...."
Excellent clarity. Good job.