On the record
He should no longer be the condemned criminal, but the member of society whom the public welfare requires shall be restrained from following the freedom his proclivities indicate.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “He should no longer be the condemned criminal, but the member of society whom the public welfare requires shall be…”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects her view that individuals should not be labeled as criminals but rather as members of society needing guidance.
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