Even if the belligerence seems to be established as fact, still its concession in this age of Christian light must be impossible, except under some temporary aberration, which, for the honor of England and the welfare of Humanity, should speedily pass away.
Sumner argues that the acceptance of belligerence is unacceptable in a civilized age.
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