It is believed to operate as a disturbing element in all the business relations of life; to add to the burden of the debtor by making scare that article in which he is bound to pay his debts; and there has been an honest, sincere opposition to this theory of contraction.
Sherman articulates concerns that contraction theory could disrupt business relations and burden debtors, indicating a significant economic debate.
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