Its concentrated venom was all expressed in the title, “Taxation no Tyranny.” Another pamphlet appeared in reply, with the epigram, “Resistance no Rebellion,” embodying the idea, that, where there is taxation without representation, resistance is justifiable; and thus was issue joined at London.
Sumner discusses the pamphlet war over taxation and representation, highlighting the justifiable resistance to unjust laws.
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