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It does not contain the word “slave” or “slavery,” which singly and exclusively denotes the idea of property in man.
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Sumner argues that the omission of the terms 'slave' or 'slavery' in legal language obscures the reality of human property.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Confessing the Fatherhood of God, and the consequent Brotherhood of Man, we find a divine standard of unquestionable accuracy.
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