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The crime of such a transaction is not diminished by its absurdity.
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Sumner states that the absurdity of returning escaped slaves does not lessen the moral crime of doing so.
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It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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