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Thus the men of lawless, brutal spirit who are found in every community and who flock to places where the reign of order is lax, were able to follow the bent of their inclinations unchecked.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt points out the lawlessness that can arise in communities where order is not maintained.

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