Social ostracism for opinion's sake, personal violence or threats toward persons entertaining political views opposed to those entertained by the majority of the old citizens, prevents immigration and the flow of much-needed capital into the States lately in rebellion.
Grant highlights the negative impact of social ostracism and violence on immigration and economic growth in the South.
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