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On the contrary, slaves are punished capitally for offences that are not so punished when committed by white men.
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Mann points out the unequal punishment of slaves compared to white men, highlighting systemic injustice.
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Her black children have sucked her so dry, that now, for a long time past, she has not milk enough for her offspring, either black or white.
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