Lysander Spooner: “Consequently it is the only institution, that gives them any effective…”

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Consequently it is the only institution, that gives them any effective voice in the government, or any guaranty against oppression.

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Lysander Spooner

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Spooner argues that the trial by jury is essential for giving the weaker party a voice in government.

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They are every day committing errors, which would be crimes, but for their ignorance of the law.

Any restriction upon the exercise of this right is a restriction upon his rightful power of providing for, and accomplishing, his own well-being.

Practically speaking, no government knows any limits to its power, except the endurance of the people.

Why should they not have such an administration of justice as they desire, and can understand?

Lysander Spooner: “Consequently it is the only institution, that gives them any effective voice in the government, or any guaranty against…”