John Lansing, Jr., (1754-1829) American lawyer, politician Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page John Lansing, Jr. Quote “All free constitutions are formed with two views -- to deter the governed from crime, and the governors from tyranny.”John Lansing, Jr. ~ John Lansing, Jr. (1754-1829) American lawyer, politicianDebate, Constitutional Convention, 1787 Constitution , Crime , Government , Tyranny Ratings and Comments 7 Reply Mike, Norwalk 8/2/07 He got it half right, maybe that is another reason why he walked out of the Convention and didn't sign the Constitution. 2 Reply E Archer, NYC Mike, Norwalk 10/8/20 The US Constitution was originally formed as a rule book for the government, not the people. In time, the tone and context shifted to positivist law yoking the people with duties and obligations to transfer labor and property to the government. We've come a long way, baby. 5 Reply warren, olateh 8/2/07 Good quotes say much with little words. 51Reply E Archer, NYC 8/2/07 I think we should be focusing more on the second half of the quote. Reply Ronw13, Idaho E Archer, NYC 10/12/20 So True Archer, timing is everything. 51Reply Robert, Sarasota 8/2/07 Unfortunately the governors are not being governed. 51Reply Bloemer, Cincinnati 9/25/08 Hell Yeah! 31Reply Dinkleburg 12/4/15 Yo 1 Reply katie, yomoma 10/16/18 yolo 2 Reply spencer, yodaddy 10/16/18 Sounds about right Reply jim k, Austin 10/8/20 Reply Mary, MI 10/9/20 Reply Ronw13, Idaho 10/12/20 Reply yolo, for real 12/13/22 yes!!! for real!! Reply yolo, for real 12/13/22 im so sorryi didnt mean it Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 12/14/22 I think we need a free constitution. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This John Lansing, Jr. quote is found in these categories: Constitution quotes Crime quotes Government quotes Tyranny quotes About John Lansing, Jr. Bio of John Lansing, Jr. Quotations by John Lansing, Jr. Books by/about John Lansing, Jr. John Lansing, Jr. videos John Lansing, Jr. on Wikipedia Astrological chart for John Lansing, Jr.