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He was bought and sold, and treated as an ordinary article of merchandise and traffic, whenever a profit could be made by it.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner condemns the commodification of human beings, particularly in the context of slavery.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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