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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022
Should a robber break into my house, and with a dagger at my throat make me seal deeds to convey my estate to him, would this give him any title? Just such a title, by his sword, has an unjust conqueror, who forces me into submission. The injury and the crime is equal, whether committed by the wearer of a crown, or some petty villain. The title of the offender, and the number of his followers, make no difference in the offence, unless it be to aggravate it. The only difference is, great robbers punish little ones, to keep them in their obedience; but the great ones are rewarded with laurels and triumphs, because they are too big for the weak hands of justice in this world, and have the power in their own possession, which should punish offenders.
 

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April 20, 2022
Abbott's Border Follies
Advocates of immigration controls are undoubtedly ecstatic over Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recent border follies.  Not satisfied with federal inspection of commercial vehicles entering the United States from Mexico, Abbott ordered state troopers to conduct additional searches of vehicles coming into the United States.  Abbott’s justification for his inspection folly? He says he is just trying to win the war on ...
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