Spooner's essays on the Jury representing the whole people (not merely the majority), and the criminal intent, are among the most important political writings. Comparable to Bastiat's "The Law." I recommend "The Lysander Spooner Reader" -- and make sure you read it all.
Frankly I don't really believe anyone is educated enough to even have an informed discussion on politics if they aren't familiar with the arguments presented in those two books.
Frankly I don't really believe anyone is educated enough to even have an informed discussion on politics if they aren't familiar with the arguments presented in those two books.