A Letter to Thomas F. Bayard by Lysander Spooner

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Author Spooner, Lysander, 1808-1887
Title A Letter to Thomas F. Bayard
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Summary "A Letter to Thomas F. Bayard" by Lysander Spooner is a critical political treatise written during the late 19th century. This book challenges the legitimacy of congressional power over the citizens of the United States, arguing that the legislators' authority is a usurpation rather than a legitimate delegation of power by the people. Spooner confronts the notion that it is possible for a legislator to exercise authority honestly under the existing constitutional framework. In this letter, Spooner systematically dissects the concept of delegated legislative power, claiming that no individual can rightfully assign arbitrary dominion over themselves or others. He contends that the U.S. Constitution was enacted without genuine consent from the populace and serves primarily to empower a select group of individuals to enact laws that infringe upon the natural rights of citizens. Spooner urges Senator Bayard to recognize the absurdity of the legislative system, encouraging him to acknowledge that no law created under such arbitrary authority can be considered just. Ultimately, the letter serves as a call for reflection on the nature of government and individual rights, inviting readers to reconsider the foundations of authority in their society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Subject Legislative power -- United States
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EBook-No. 36161
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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