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In recognizing the right of “every freeman” to the full enjoyment of the elective franchise, our fathers followed the early example.
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Sumner reflects on the founding principles that recognized the rights of every freeman to vote.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
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