They are able to cite great names in support of their contention; and it would be an ill omen for the freest and most successful constitutional government in the world if a constitutional objection thus fortified should be carelessly considered or hastily overridden.
Reid emphasizes the importance of considering constitutional objections seriously, especially when supported by notable figures.
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