Lysander SpoonerLysander Spooner, (1808-1887) Political theorist, activist, abolitionist

Lysander Spooner Quote

“If a jury have not the right to judge between the government and those who disobey its laws, the government is absolute, and the people, legally speaking, are slaves. ”

Lysander SpoonerLysander Spooner
~ Lysander Spooner


Ratings and Comments


Mike, Norwalk

Everyone needs learn of Article III courts. Welcome to Amerika, where the non-law courts are mere revenuers for the slave masters.

jim k, Austin, Tx

If it's a bad law, a juror can, and should, vote not guilty regardless of any thing a judge says. It's called Jury Nullification.

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