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Whitelaw Reid: Nor are they misled by the cry that, in a populous region, thronged by the ships and traders of all countries, where…

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Nor are they misled by the cry that, in a populous region, thronged by the ships and traders of all countries, where their own prosecution of a just war broke down whatever guaranties for order had previously existed, they are violating the natural rights of man by enforcing order.
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Whitelaw Reid

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Reid argues that enforcing order in a chaotic region does not violate human rights, countering opposition.

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