Frederick Douglass: “When they persistently violate the fundamental rights of the humblest…”

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When they persistently violate the fundamental rights of the humblest and weakest in the land I scout them, despise them, and leave them.

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Frederick Douglass

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This quote reflects Douglass's rejection of political entities that violate fundamental rights.

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