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Charles Sumner: “Perhaps the true remedy for this evil will be found in a more enlightened public sentiment; meanwhile we must do what we…”

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Perhaps the true remedy for this evil will be found in a more enlightened public sentiment; meanwhile we must do what we can to restrain this influence, by watchful legislation, if need be, but especially by directing against it the finger-point of a generous indignation.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He suggests that enlightened public sentiment is key to combating negative influences, alongside vigilant legislation.

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