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Lysander Spooner: It was, that the state rested for support upon the land, and not upon taxation levied upon the people personally.

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It was, that the state rested for support upon the land, and not upon taxation levied upon the people personally.
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Lysander Spooner

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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