On the record
Any restriction upon the exercise of this right is a restriction upon his rightful power of providing for, and accomplishing, his own well-being.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgAny restriction upon the exercise of this right is a restriction upon his rightful power of providing for, and accomplishing, his own well-being.
Spooner states that restrictions on individual rights hinder personal well-being.
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