ABSTRACT
The Government dreads Reform, because it thinks the Reformists desire Revolution; and the Reformists dread Revolution, because they love Order, and the Liberty with which the Constitution hath made them free. They know, however, that Government, under colour of preserving liberty, may erect itself into a cruel tyranny, with all the forms of law; and this renders the Reformists still more anxious for Reform. The Government must provide that no one class exercise the power of starving those of another. It must take care that he who has enough, and to spare, give with a liberal hand to him that is ready to perish. The Government must not suffer a man, woman, or child, to die of hunger. It must no longer allow the cruelties of man to his fellow man, to be charged upon Providence. The Government must provide for the distribution of the means of life sufficient for every individual—if not by legislation, active exertion and influence.
