The continuance of the liability after the means to discharge it have been exhausted can only serve to dispirit the debtor; or, where his resources are but partial, the want of power in the Government to compromise and release the demand instigates to fraud as the only resource for securing a support to his family.
Jackson warns that the inability to relieve debt can lead to despair and unethical behavior among debtors.
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It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.
The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.
There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.
If we turn to our relations with foreign powers, we find our condition equally gratifying.
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