When not thus restricted they lead to combinations of powerful associations, foster an influence necessarily selfish, and turn the fair course of legislation to sinister ends rather than to objects that advance public liberty and promote the general good.
Van Buren warns that unrestricted laws can lead to powerful groups manipulating legislation for selfish ends, undermining public liberty.
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