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But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain - that it has either authorized such
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"But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain - that it has either authorized such a government as we have had, or has been powerless to prevent it. In either case, it is unfit to exist"

- Lysander Spooner

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This quote by Lysander Spooner is an objection of the Constitution of the United States. He is suggesting that the Constitution is either too weak to avoid the government from ending up being oppressive, or it has actually accredited the overbearing government. Either way, Spooner thinks that the Constitution is unfit to exist. He is implying that the Constitution is not giving the security of legal rights and liberties that it need to be providing. He is likewise recommending that the federal government has come to be as well effective and also is not being held responsible for its actions. Spooner is promoting for a more powerful Constitution that will secure the legal rights of citizens as well as limit the power of the government. He thinks that the existing Constitution is not providing the essential protection as well as is as a result unsuited to exist.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lysander Spooner between January 19, 1808 and May 14, 1887. He/she was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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