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It virtually declares that it does not itself exist at all for the good of the people, but that the people exist solely for the use of the government.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgLysander Spooner: “It virtually declares that it does not itself exist at all for the good of the people, but that the people exist solely…”
Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects Spooner's view that the government prioritizes its own existence over the welfare of the people.
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