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· The positive evils and dangers of the representative, as of every other form of government, may be reduced to two heads: first, general ignorance and incapacity; or, to speak more moderately, insufficient mental qualifications, in the controlling body; secondly, the danger of its being under the influence of interests not identical with the general welfare of the community.
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