Abolitionists were responsible reformers rather than irresponsible agitators due to the mission and vision they pursued. First of all, abolitionists’ methods were not cruel but, instead, they were composed of “the opposition of moral purity to moral corruption.” The activists planned to oppose slavery by “the spirit of repentance,” which means that they did not intend to initiate any combat involving harsh methods and weapons. Secondly, abolitionists had a noble aim of gaining equality for all people irrespective of their race or origin. Thus, they meant to follow a responsible agenda on gaining their purpose.
Thirdly, abolitionists considered slavery to be a crime, which also indicates their responsibility and readiness to prove their point in court if necessary. Each of these arguments testifies that abolitionists were not merely irresponsible agitators but that they had a clear vision of what they wanted to achieve. Their opinions were supported by significant documents, which allows calling them responsible reformers.