It seems incredible that it could ever have been intended that this judgment of perpetual disqualification to hold office could only be rendered when the defendant is willing, and can be avoided by his voluntary resignation.
Hoar critiques the idea that a judgment of disqualification from office could be avoided through voluntary resignation.
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