They being presumed to be competent judges of what kind of legislation makes for their safety, and what for their injury, it must be presumed that any legislation, which they object to enforcing, tends to their oppression, and not to their security.
Spooner posits that the weaker party's judgment is crucial in determining the fairness of legislation.
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That the legislation of the king was of no authority over a jury, is further proved by the oath taken by the kings at their coronation.
The presumption clearly is that all were eligible.
Why should they not have such an administration of justice as they desire, and can understand?
And he can rightfully be held to no greater knowledge of the law than this.