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.
Spooner suggests that the stronger party should not fear the minority's veto if they act justly, promoting accountability.
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The presumption clearly is that all were eligible.
What else than ignorance of the law is it that excuses persons under the years of discretion, and men of imbecile minds?
They are every day committing errors, which would be crimes, but for their ignorance of the law.
Why should they not have such an administration of justice as they desire, and can understand?