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Can a Court be a shield against the proud oppressor when a daring leader can crush them with his nod?
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gutenberg.orgDavid Daggett: “Can a Court be a shield against the proud oppressor when a daring leader can crush them with his nod?”
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Daggett questions the ability of courts to protect citizens from tyranny if they are led by weak leaders.
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