Quote by Thomas Jefferson

The judiciary of the United States is the subtle corps of sappers and miners constantly working under ground to undermine the foundations of our confederated fabric. A judiciary independent of a king or executive alone, is a good thing; but independence of the will of the nation is a solecism, at least in a republican government.

The judiciary of the United States is the subtle corps of sa

Summary

The quote suggests that the judiciary in the United States is constantly working to weaken the fundamental principles of the country. While it acknowledges the importance of having an independent judiciary separate from the executive branch, it argues that the judiciary should not be completely independent from the will of the nation in a republican government. It implies that a judiciary that disregards the collective will of the people goes against the nature of a democratic system.

By Thomas Jefferson

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