To speak gingerly of Barbarism, when his business was to set before his country the choice between Barbarism and Civilization, was, of course, impossible; and there could be no fidelity short of such a thorough exposure and denunciation as he has offered.
Sumner critiques the reluctance to confront barbarism directly, advocating for a clear denunciation of such injustices.
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