An Essay On The Trial By Jury - Spooner, Lysander
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Lysander Spooner was an 18th century libertarian, individualist anarchist, entrepreneur, political philosopher, abolitionist, supporter of the labor movement, and legal theorist. He founded the American Letter Main Company and tried to compete with the US post office until forced to stop by the US government. In the Essay on the Trial By Jury Spooner argues for "Jury Nullification," which says that in a free society a jury has the authority to rule on the facts of the case, and can rule on the legitimacy of the law under which the case is tried. This would allow juries to refuse to convict a person if they thought the law was illegitimate.…mehr

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Lysander Spooner was an 18th century libertarian, individualist anarchist, entrepreneur, political philosopher, abolitionist, supporter of the labor movement, and legal theorist. He founded the American Letter Main Company and tried to compete with the US post office until forced to stop by the US government. In the Essay on the Trial By Jury Spooner argues for "Jury Nullification," which says that in a free society a jury has the authority to rule on the facts of the case, and can rule on the legitimacy of the law under which the case is tried. This would allow juries to refuse to convict a person if they thought the law was illegitimate.
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Lysander Spooner was an American political activist, abolitionist, and legal theorist known for his influential writings on individual liberty and civil rights. Born in Massachusetts in the early 19th century, he initially worked as a lawyer and became a prominent advocate against slavery and government overreach. Spooner's most notable works include ""The Unconstitutionality of Slavery,"" where he argues that the U.S. Constitution does not support slavery and emphasizes the principles of natural law, asserting that all individuals possess inherent rights. His ideas challenged the legal and moral justifications for slavery, making him a key figure in the abolitionist movement. In addition to his abolitionist work, Spooner was a strong proponent of anarchism and individualism, criticizing both the state and organized government. His writings on these subjects contributed to libertarian thought and continue to be referenced in discussions about individual rights and government authority. Spooner's legacy lies in his unwavering commitment to justice and freedom for all individuals.