It is quite true that the people are responsible for the men they select to represent them, but that does not better the very bad fact that the people are not represented, any more than that the true principles of government are.
She emphasizes the accountability of the people in their choice of representatives, despite the lack of true representation.
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If the angel in the bush were possible, why may not angels manifest the wisdom, power, and justice of God in our legislative halls?
Who will dare to assert that they are not even now seeking another Moses to lead “His people” up out of Egypt?
Prisons would be converted into asylums and workshops for the weak and unfortunate, and their keepers into superintendents and teachers.
Are they not better qualified to direct legislation now than the wisest among us?