Necker, I make no doubt it was,) then what can be said in favor of those who, instead of moderate, reasonable, and general contribution, have in cold blood, and impelled by no necessity, had recourse to a partial and cruel confiscation?
Burke condemns the cruel confiscation of property, advocating for fair and reasonable contributions instead.
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