14. In the fourth paragraph (lines 25–54), which of the following best characterizes the author’s position on slavery?
- Human rights belong to all, and those enslaved are capable of presenting convincing arguments to slaveholders.
- The practice of slavery is abhorrent, but there is very little that can be done to end it.
- Slavery should be eliminated, and it is possible to present convincing arguments even to those who defend its practice.
- There is no place for slavery, but educating those who are enslaved only seems to worsen the situation.
- Slavery can be eradicated, but only if enslaved people and slaveholders unite in the fight.