The alleged inequality in operation, owing to excess of females over males in certain States, may make you hesitate; but better take representation founded on voters, even with any such alleged inequality, than do a grievous wrong.
He suggests that even if there are inequalities, it is better to base representation on voters than to commit a serious injustice.
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