On the record
It would be absurd to suppose that all would associate, and consent to be taxed, for purposes which were beneficial only to a part; and especially for purposes that were injurious to any.
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Lysander Spooner
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Spooner argues against the absurdity of taxing all for the benefit of a few.
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