On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
Men have a right to live by that rule; they have a right to justice, as between their fellows, whether their fellows are in politic function or in ordinary occupation.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke states that individuals have a right to live under the rule of law and to receive justice from all members of society, regardless of their status.
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