In this thought-provoking essay, William Lloyd Garrison passionately advocates for the immediate abolition of slavery amidst a time of war with the British Empire and Mexico. As a prominent American Christian, abolitionist, journalist, suffragist, and social reformer, Garrison was a leading voice in the fight against slavery. He founded The Liberator, a widely read anti slavery newspaper, and was a founding member of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Garrison's call for the government to abolish slavery was rooted in his rejection of the corrupt and tyrannical nature of a government engaged in war, imperialism, and slavery. This essay is a powerful reminder of the importance of speaking out against injustice and fighting for what is right, even in the face of powerful opposition.