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And it is the only law which any man can rightfully be compelled, by his fellow men, to obey.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgLysander Spooner: “And it is the only law which any man can rightfully be compelled, by his fellow men, to obey.”
Editor's note · Context
Spooner claims that justice is the only law that can be rightfully enforced upon individuals.
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They neither ask, nor expect, any mercy, if they should ever fall into the hands of honest men.
They do not tell us that we are the freest and happiest people on earth, inasmuch as each of our male adults is allowed one voice in ten millions in the choice of the men, who are to rob, enslave, and murder us.
They do not tell us of the almshouses, hospitals, schools, churches, etc., which, out of the purest charity and benevolence, they maintain for our benefit, out of the money they take from us.
They do not carry their heads high, above all other men, and demand our reverence and admiration, as statesmen, patriots, and benefactors.