“...only those who have the will and the power to shoot down their fellow men, are the real rulers in this, as in all other (so-called) civilized countries; for by no others will civilized men be robbed, or enslaved.”

An astute in the obvious, observation !

Right on and don't you just love his name.

The Founders nobly endeavored to deliver us from government of, by and for the sociopath.

For a comparatively brief, brilliant moment, they were successful in their efforts.

Spooner's views on self-employment are great !

Unfortunately true, and unlikely to ever change in humankind. The thief and murderer are to be prepared against -- easy prey attract them. It's because of this that people form townships for mutual protection and prosperity. For the same reasons, people do not create rulers over themselves to exploit -- they may still end up being conned into it though, and they will always need to maintain enough power to keep the government in check.

The Clinton's come to mind -- frankly a lot of Democrats' histories are starting to come out as nothing short of gangsters.

Spooner's sentiments toward northern aggression. Brilliance is captured again and again, from generation to generation. As we stand testament here in this blog. There must be a need for the binding rules of natural law.