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Editorial
September 10, 1845
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Critique of aristocracy for diverting property to the wealthy via unequal laws and monopolies, resulting in widespread poverty, ignorance, and crime; questions if a better system can replace this deplorable state, quoting biblical imagery of rich filled and poor sent empty.
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Full Text
Aristocracy.—Aristocracy directs the great stream of property out of its natural channel—and compels it to flow into a few hands. By means of special legislation, unequal laws, and odious monopolies, a large portion of every community are kept in abject penury: made stupid by ignorance and incessant toil, nakedness and hunger staring them in the face, and perhaps, goaded to the commission of crimes which their souls abhor, all in consequence of the infamous system of modern legislation which "fills the rich man with good things, and sends the poor empty away." Is it agrarianism, infidelity and vandalism, to inquire whether this deplorable state of things may not be exchanged for a better?—United States Journal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Aristocracy
Inequality
Unequal Laws
Monopolies
Poverty
Legislation
Social Reform
What entities or persons were involved?
Aristocracy
United States Journal
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Aristocracy And Unequal Legislation
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Aristocracy And Modern Legislation
Key Figures
Aristocracy
United States Journal
Key Arguments
Aristocracy Diverts Property From Natural Channels To Few Hands
Special Legislation, Unequal Laws, And Monopolies Keep Masses In Penury
Poverty Leads To Ignorance, Toil, Hunger, And Crime
Modern Legislation Fills Rich With Good Things And Sends Poor Empty Away
Inquiring About A Better System Is Not Agrarianism, Infidelity, Or Vandalism