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They thus undermine the morals of the people, and pave the way for violence and crime.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “They thus undermine the morals of the people, and pave the way for violence and crime.”
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Julian warns that the instability of land titles can lead to moral decay and increased violence.
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