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There is no argument for equality at the ballot-box, in the cars, on the jury, in holding office and bearing arms, which is not equally applicable in the present case.
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gutenberg.orgThere is no argument for equality at the ballot-box, in the cars, on the jury, in holding office and bearing arms, which is not equally applicable in the present case.
He asserts that arguments for equality in various rights are universally applicable, including in education.
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