When Jackson choose to exert his will, things could get ugly. And sadly his love of his own power (and his disrespect for the liberty of others and the rule of law) set a precedent that has affected the country over the many years since he left office. Caleb Crain reviews Andrew Jackson and the Politics of Martial Law here.
Posted by armand at January 31, 2007 02:43 PM | TrackBack | Posted to Books | Politics