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Lysander Spooner: They were even allowed to grant pardon to criminals, and to correct by their clemency the rigors of justice.

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They were even allowed to grant pardon to criminals, and to correct by their clemency the rigors of justice.
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Lysander Spooner

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Spooner points out the jury's power to grant pardons, showcasing their influence on justice.

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