On the record
The Boston Committee adopt the warning, but apply it not to the black in heart, but the black in skin.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner points out the hypocrisy in how warnings are applied differently based on skin color.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
Their existence is a disgrace to civilization; for it implies the common consent of nations to the Arbitrament of War, as regulated by these laws.
Other voices in this conversation
