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On my way to this place, my attention was attracted by a banner, flaunting over the highway, with these words: “TRUST THE PEOPLE.” Nothing could be fairer or more seductive.
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Sumner reflects on a banner he saw, which promotes trust in the people, highlighting its significance in democratic ideals.
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