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Lysander Spooner: “Another answer is, that if the stronger party wish to use their power only for purposes of justice, they have no…”

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Another answer is, that if the stronger party wish to use their power only for purposes of justice, they have no occasion to fear the veto of the weaker party; for the latter have as strong motives for the maintenance of just government, as have the former.
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Lysander Spooner

Editor's note · Context

Spooner suggests that the stronger party should not fear the minority's veto if they act justly, promoting accountability.

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