On the record
They can neither, be removed from their office, nor called to account while in their office, nor punished after they leave their office, be their tyranny what it may.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgLysander Spooner: “They can neither, be removed from their office, nor called to account while in their office, nor punished after they…”
Editor's note · Context
Spooner points out that legislators cannot be held accountable while in office, regardless of their actions, illustrating a flaw in the system.
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