If this representation is equal, it is perfect; as far as it deviates from this equality, so far it is imperfect, and approaches to that state of slavery; and the want of a just weight in representation is an evil nearly akin to being totally destitute of it.
Sumner argues that perfect representation is based on equality, warning against the dangers of its absence.
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