Lysander Spooner: “And it is imposed solely for the purpose of establishing a practically omnipotent monopoly in the hands of a few.”

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

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.

And he can rightfully be held to no greater knowledge of the law than this.

It was a principle of the Common Law, as it is of the law of nature, and of common sense, that no man can be taxed without his personal consent.