That is to say, they have it in their power, not only to elevate immensely the condition of the laboring classes in this country, but also to set an example that will be very rapidly followed in all other countries; and the result will be the elevation of all oppressed laborers throughout the world.
Spooner believes that abolishing the money monopoly could significantly improve laborers' conditions worldwide.
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