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The people that inhabit the frontiers are generally the refuse of both nations, often of the worst morals and the least discretion; remote from the eye, the prudence, and the restraint of government.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “The people that inhabit the frontiers are generally the refuse of both nations, often of the worst morals and the least…”
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Franklin critiques the moral character of frontier inhabitants, suggesting they are often the least desirable members of society.
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