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They are unquestionably in violation of the Common Law, and of Magna Carta, if by them be meant such evidence only as the government sees fit ft allow to go to the jury.
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Lysander Spooner
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Spooner contends that such limitations on evidence violate both Common Law and Magna Carta, advocating for jurors' rights.
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All those who are not forbidden by law may be judges (jurors).
Why should they not have such an administration of justice as they desire, and can understand?
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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