Full Idea
It is hard to see how just passing through town is morally akin to ratifying the Constitution.
Gist of Idea
Just visiting (and using roads) is hardly ratifying the Constitution
Source
Michael J. Sandel (Justice: What's the right thing to do? [2009], 06)
Book Reference
Sandel,Michael J.: 'Justice: what's the right thing to do?' [Penguin 2010], p.140
A Reaction
They say that philosophical ideas are never refuted, and no progress is made, but this sure put paid to John Locke.
Related Idea
Idea 6702 If anyone enjoys the benefits of government (even using a road) they give tacit assent to its laws [Locke]