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Laws are to govern all alike, those opposed as well as those who favor them.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “Laws are to govern all alike, those opposed as well as those who favor them.”
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Sherman emphasizes the principle that laws should apply equally to everyone, regardless of their stance.
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