This theory, then, is that, instead of permitting all mankind to supply each other's wants, by freely exchanging their respective products with each other, the government of each nation should rob the people of every other, by imposing heavy duties upon all commodities imported from them.
Spooner critiques the theory of protectionism as a means for governments to exploit their citizens.
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Yet the codes of the most celebrated kings are very small, and were little more than compilations of immemorial customs.
The presumption clearly is that all were eligible.
All other laws, it is optional with each man to obey, or not, as he may choose.
But there is no reason why a judge should have the power of punishing, for contempt, any more than for any other offence.