Vices are not Crimes

Published in the 19th century, 'Vices are not Crimes' by Lysander Spooner critiques the role of government in regulating personal behavior. Spooner, an influential individualist anarchist and legal theorist, argues that vices should not be criminalized, emphasizing individual liberty and personal responsibility. His work is notable for its early advocacy of civil liberties and its challenge to state authority over personal choices.