Victoria C. Woodhull: “As now practiced it is exceedingly doubtful whether the State does not…”

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As now practiced it is exceedingly doubtful whether the State does not do the individual greater injustice than he has done the public.

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Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull questions whether the state may cause more injustice to individuals than the crimes they commit.

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Victoria C. Woodhull: “As now practiced it is exceedingly doubtful whether the State does not do the individual greater injustice than he has…”