Lysander Spooner quote

A traitor is a betrayer - one who practices injury, while professing friendship. Benedict Arnold was a traitor, solely because, while professing friendship for the American cause, he attempted to injure it. An open enemy, however criminal in other respects, is no traitor.
Lysander Spooner

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The Complete Works of Lysander Spooner: The Unconstitutionality of Slavery, No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority, Vices are Not Crimes, Natural ... Laws of Congress, Prohibiting Private Mails
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