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Slavery is in conflict with that system, with justice, and with humanity, and is, therefore, organised, defensive, active, and perpetually aggressive.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Slavery is in conflict with that system, with justice, and with humanity, and is, therefore, organised, defensive…”
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In this passage, Alexander contrasts the nature of slavery with the ideals of freedom, highlighting its aggressive characteristics.
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