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It is not, however, the existence of slavery, but its extension, we now intend to avert.
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gutenberg.orgHorace Mann: “It is not, however, the existence of slavery, but its extension, we now intend to avert.”
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Mann emphasizes the importance of preventing the expansion of slavery rather than just its existence.
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Why, fellow-citizens, the ballot is worse than useless, if it be not FREE!
The liberty of voting includes all other liberties.
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