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Lysander Spooner: This dependence of the judiciary and executive upon the legislature is a guaranty that they will always sanction and…

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This dependence of the judiciary and executive upon the legislature is a guaranty that they will always sanction and execute its laws, whether just or unjust.
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Lysander Spooner

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Spooner asserts that the dependence of the judiciary and executive on the legislature ensures they will enforce its laws, regardless of their justice.

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