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“It seems foolhardy to assume that the armed state will necessarily be benevolent. The American political tradition is, for good or ill, based in large measure on a healthy mistrust of the state.”

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Sanford Levinson
Sanford Levinson

Sanford Levinson is a renowned American law professor, born on June 17, 1941. He is known for his extensive research and influential contributions in the fields of constitutional law, legal theory, and the relationship between law and politics. more

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