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It has outlived the circumstances and excuses of its origin, and now survives to vex, oppress, and disappoint the most needy, if not the most meritorious, of all concerned in the business of the seas.
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Sumner critiques the enduring negative impact of certain maritime laws on the most vulnerable parties involved.
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