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To say that this is not practicable, in the nineteenth century, is a scandal upon mankind, and just in proportion as these “abuses” cease to have the sanction of law will the institution of Slavery cease to exist.
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Sumner argues that declaring the abolition of slavery impractical is a disgrace to humanity.
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