On the record
It was, that the state rested for support upon the land, and not upon taxation levied upon the people personally.
Said by
Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgLysander Spooner: “It was, that the state rested for support upon the land, and not upon taxation levied upon the people personally.”
Editor's note · Context
Spooner emphasizes the foundational role of land in supporting the state rather than relying solely on taxation.
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