On the record
Dismemberment on this account would be only another form of retaliation; but retaliation is barbarous.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner argues that dismemberment as a form of retaliation is a barbaric act.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
By Perpetual Peace Kant understood a condition of nations where there could be no fear of War; and this condition, he said, was demanded by reason, which, abhorring all War, as little adapted to establish right, must regard this final…
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
Other voices in this conversation
