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His case will stand as a warning against future violations of the liberty which is the birthright of every American, and against the danger of appeasing popular clamor by the sacrifice of an innocent man.
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Blaine asserts that General Stone's experience serves as a cautionary tale about protecting individual liberties against popular pressure.
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