On the record
Though he may have, by some act, forfeited the guarantee of liberty government extends to the people, he has not thereby sundered family relations, responsibilities and duties.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “Though he may have, by some act, forfeited the guarantee of liberty government extends to the people, he has not thereby…”
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Woodhull argues that even those who have committed crimes retain their family responsibilities and duties.
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