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It assumes, furthermore, that it actually is understood by the legislators and judges who make and interpret the written law.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgIt assumes, furthermore, that it actually is understood by the legislators and judges who make and interpret the written law.
Spooner assumes that legislators and judges should understand natural law when creating and interpreting written laws.
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