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Every reflective mind in Europe will know, after reading them, that whatever encourages the Rebellion will encourage the most odious tyranny that human cupidity ever devised.
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Sumner warns that supporting the Rebellion will lead to tyranny, emphasizing the moral implications of political actions.
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