Charles Sumner: “It is a thousand times impolitic also; for it teaches the African race…”

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It is a thousand times impolitic also; for it teaches the African race that they are only victims for sacrifice.

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Sumner argues that the current policies teach the African race that they are merely victims to be sacrificed.

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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

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Charles Sumner: “It is a thousand times impolitic also; for it teaches the African race that they are only victims for sacrifice.”