In this passionate and thought-provoking essay, Edward Thomas Wakefield argues for the establishment of public drinking fountains in urban areas. He argues that access to clean drinking water is a basic human right, and that the government has a responsibility to provide this service to its citizens. Wakefield’s eloquent prose and compelling arguments make this an essential text for anyone interested in public policy and social justice.
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