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He would need only to use his own reason as to its meaning and its justice, and then talk with his neighbors on the same points.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgLysander Spooner: “He would need only to use his own reason as to its meaning and its justice, and then talk with his neighbors on the same…”
Editor's note · Context
Spooner suggests that individuals can determine the meaning and justice of laws through reason and discussion with their neighbors.
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