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Editorial
December 20, 1821
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Quoting Dr. Colton, the editorial critiques how errors from bigotry, ambition, and diplomacy in positions of power primarily victimize the innocent, comparing such mistakes to mountain torrents devastating valleys.
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If, says Dr. Colton, those alone who, 'sowed the wind did reap the whirlwind,' it would be well. But, the mischief is, that the blindness of bigotry, the madness of ambition, and the miscalculations of diplomacy, seek their victims principally amongst the innocent and the unoffending. The cottage is sure to suffer for every error of the court, the cabinet or the camp.
When error sits in the seat of power and of authority, and is generated in high places, it may be compared to the torrent, which originates indeed in the mountain, but commits its devastation in the vale.
When error sits in the seat of power and of authority, and is generated in high places, it may be compared to the torrent, which originates indeed in the mountain, but commits its devastation in the vale.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Bigotry
Ambition
Diplomacy Errors
Innocent Victims
Power Authority
Moral Consequences
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Colton
Court
Cabinet
Camp
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Consequences Of Power's Errors On The Innocent
Stance / Tone
Critical Moral Reflection
Key Figures
Dr. Colton
Court
Cabinet
Camp
Key Arguments
Errors By Those In Power Sow Widespread Harm
Bigotry, Ambition, And Diplomatic Miscalculations Victimize The Innocent
The Lowly Suffer For High Places' Mistakes
Power's Errors Likened To Torrents Devastating Vales