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Whether viewed as a question of property or a question of Human Freedom, the requirement of the Constitution is equally explicit, and it becomes more explicit as we examine its history.
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Sumner emphasizes the constitutional requirement for human freedom and property rights, highlighting its clarity through historical examination.
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