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If we are asked the reason for such enfranchisement, it must be found, first, in its practical necessity, that we may secure the best service of the slaves, and, secondly, in its intrinsic justice and humanity.
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Sumner presents a dual rationale for enfranchisement, focusing on both practical needs and moral imperatives.
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