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Jefferson justly calls “the wantonness of power” is restrained, and minorities are protected against majorities.
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He highlights the necessity of rules to prevent the abuse of power and protect minority interests.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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!
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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