On the record
I think his record does not furnish a single instance, in which he ever vindicated men's natural rights, in opposition to the arbitrary legislation of congress.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgLysander Spooner: “I think his record does not furnish a single instance, in which he ever vindicated men's natural rights, in opposition…”
Editor's note · Context
Spooner argues that Marshall's judicial record failed to protect natural rights against legislative overreach.
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All other laws, it is optional with each man to obey, or not, as he may choose.
That the legislation of the king was of no authority over a jury, is further proved by the oath taken by the kings at their coronation.
It is also sheer impudence, on their part, to assume that their commands are at all necessary to teach other men what is, and what is not, justice.
They are every day committing errors, which would be crimes, but for their ignorance of the law.