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Editorial
April 5, 1895
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Editorial from Doylestown Intelligencer argues that former Secretary Mr. Carlisle, as an American citizen, should face equal legal accountability for actions others cannot do, emphasizing no distinction of persons under the law to uphold institutions, akin to Andrew Johnson's impeachment.
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CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
No Distinction of Persons.
From the Doylestown Intelligencer.
It would be most appropriate and salutary that Mr. Carlisle should be taught a lesson. He is no more than an American citizen. Others are no less. The law regards all alike. Lawbreakers, be they secretaries or treasurers or tramps, stand on a common footing. When they get outside the law they have no standing that others are bound to respect. An application of the law to Mr. Carlisle in his individual capacity, in connection with his doing what other people cannot do, would tend more to the vindication of American citizen sovereignty and the maintaining of our institutions before the world than any incident since the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson.
No Distinction of Persons.
From the Doylestown Intelligencer.
It would be most appropriate and salutary that Mr. Carlisle should be taught a lesson. He is no more than an American citizen. Others are no less. The law regards all alike. Lawbreakers, be they secretaries or treasurers or tramps, stand on a common footing. When they get outside the law they have no standing that others are bound to respect. An application of the law to Mr. Carlisle in his individual capacity, in connection with his doing what other people cannot do, would tend more to the vindication of American citizen sovereignty and the maintaining of our institutions before the world than any incident since the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Crime Or Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Equality Before Law
Mr. Carlisle
American Citizenship
Lawbreakers
Impeachment Trial
Sovereignty
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Carlisle
Andrew Johnson
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Equality Before The Law For Officials Like Mr. Carlisle
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Equal Legal Application To Prominent Figures
Key Figures
Mr. Carlisle
Andrew Johnson
Key Arguments
Mr. Carlisle Should Be Taught A Lesson As An Ordinary Citizen
The Law Treats All Citizens Alike Regardless Of Status
Lawbreakers Have No Special Standing Outside The Law
Applying Law To Mr. Carlisle Would Vindicate American Sovereignty
This Would Maintain Institutions More Than Since Johnson's Impeachment