But we do not think of such a violation of the spirit of the Constitution as possible, simply because we share and contribute to that public opinion which makes such outrages upon constitutional morality impossible by standing ready to curse them.
Wilson argues that public opinion acts as a safeguard against violations of constitutional principles.
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