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Why, then, interpose an obstacle by an untenable and erroneous interpretation of the Constitution?
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Sumner questions the rationale behind obstructing constitutional amendments with flawed interpretations.
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As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
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…
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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