No Treason

No Treason: The Constitution Of No Authority is a book written by Lysander Spooner, an American philosopher, abolitionist, and legal theorist. The book is a critique of the United States Constitution and government, arguing that neither have any legitimate authority over individuals. Spooner argues that the Constitution was not a voluntary agreement among individuals, but rather a contract imposed upon them by a group of men who had no right to do so. He also argues that the government's claim to authority is based on coercion and force, rather than consent. Spooner goes on to argue that individuals have the right to secede from the government and form their own voluntary associations. The book is a classic of anarchist and libertarian thought, and has been influential in the development of those movements. It is a passionate and provocative argument against the legitimacy of the state and its institutions, and a call for individual freedom and autonomy.What is the motive to the secret ballot? This, and only this: Like other confederates in crime, those who use it are not friends, but enemies; and they are afraid to be known, and to have their individual doings known, even to each other. They can contrive to bring about a sufficient understanding to enable them to act in concert against other persons; but beyond this they have no confidence, and no friendship, among themselves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.